BEET, BARLEY & WALNUT SALAD
I love grain salads and find those made with barley tend to keep very well. If you make this ahead, you'll just need to store the beets separately. I think this makes enough for about 8 as a side. This came from Alive Magazine. I like to add some fresh herbs into the dressing, whatever I have on hand. Other types of vinegar would work well here.
Provided by magpie diner
Categories Grains
Time 1h
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- If you have one, use a pot that has a steamer attachment.
- Bring about 4 cups of water to boil, add in the tsp of salt and the barley. Stir, cover, reduce heat to low and leave to cook for 40 minutes. Stir a few times along the way to prevent sticking.
- Meanwhile, wash and scrub or peel the beets then dice them into cubes. Place them into your steamer attachment and steam them over the cooking barley for about 20 minutes, (or steam seperately in another pot if need be). Do a knife test to be sure they're done, you want them firm but easily cut through. Move the cooked beets to a bowl to cool.
- While the beets steam, whisk together the vinegar, garlic, mustard, the 1/4 tsp salt (or less to taste) and peper in a small bowl. Slowly whisk in the olive and walnuts oils to get a nice emulsion. Toss about 1/4 of the dressing into the cooling beets and set aside.
- Once the barley is cooked, rinse in cold water to cool and then drain well. Fluff the barley with a fork and toss with about 3/4 of the remaining dressing. Toss in the arugula or other salad greens and the toasted walnuts.
- Spread the barley/salad mixture on a large serving dish. Top with the beets and drizzle with the remaining dressing.
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Avakin Life
[email protected]This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also very filling and satisfying.
alex jannat
[email protected]I tried this recipe and it was just okay. The flavors were a bit too strong for my taste.
Safeer Ali
[email protected]This salad was a disappointment. The beets were undercooked and the dressing was bland. I won't be making this recipe again.
Le'cole Henderson
[email protected]I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends. I usually add a little bit of crumbled goat cheese on top, which gives it an extra bit of flavor.
John Njenga
[email protected]This salad is delicious! The combination of beets, barley, and walnuts is perfect. The dressing is also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this salad again.
Laurika Raymond
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of beets, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm glad I did! The beets were roasted to perfection and the dressing was amazing. I'll definitely be making this salad again.
Moses Chege
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover beets. I had some roasted beets in my fridge and this recipe was the perfect way to use them up. The salad was delicious and I will definitely be making it again.
Zeexhan Khxn
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out great. The only thing I would change next time is to add a little more salt and pepper to the dressing. Other than that, it was perfect!
Agouwa Chikezirim
[email protected]This salad is a winner! It's healthy, delicious, and easy to make. I love that it can be served warm or cold, which makes it perfect for any occasion. I've already made it twice and it's been a hit both times.
firaol dsaleng
[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this salad. I'm not usually a fan of beets, but they were roasted to perfection in this recipe. The barley and walnuts added a nice contrast in texture, and the dressing was light and flavorful. I'll d
Wanda Lowry
[email protected]This salad is a delightful harmony of flavors and textures. The sweetness of the beets, the nutty crunch of the walnuts, and the chewy heartiness of the barley come together perfectly. I especially love the tangy dressing, which adds a wonderful brig