SALMON AND BARLEY SALAD

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For a substantialsalad, pearl barley is matched with dilland poached salmon, an excellent sourceof protein.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes     Salmon Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup pearl barley, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/4 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 pound salmon fillet, skinned, cut into 1-inch chunks
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons coarsely chopped fresh dill, plus sprigs for garnish
Freshly ground pepper
1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced
1 small cucumber, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeds removed, and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
Lemon wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Put pearl barley and 1 1/4 cups water into a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; cover, and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer until water has been absorbed and barley is tender, about 30 minutes. Drain any excess water, and return barley to saucepan. Fluff with a fork; cover, and set aside.
  • Bring wine, 5 cups water, the peppercorns, 1/2 teaspoon salt, the bay leaf, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice to a boil in a large high-sided skillet over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer 5 minutes. Add salmon; cook 4 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer salmon to a nonreactive dish. Cover; let stand 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, whisk together remaining tablespoon lemon juice, the oil, dill, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt in a small bowl; season with pepper.
  • Toss together barley, salmon, onion, and cucumber in a large bowl. Gently fold in vinaigrette. Divide salad among six plates; garnish with dill, and serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235 g, Cholesterol 39 g, Fat 10 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 17 g, Sodium 363 g

Derek Pocha
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This salad is a bit pricey to make, but it's a special occasion dish that's worth the splurge.


Malaya Jackson
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I love the addition of fresh herbs in this salad. It really brightens up the flavors.


Boom Oromia
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of omega-3 fatty acids.


Feliz Reyes
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I made this salad for my family and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it up!


Bobby The Handsome Guy Johnson
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This salad is perfect for a summer picnic or barbecue.


mindiay Gurung
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I've never had salmon and barley together before, but it was surprisingly delicious. I'll definitely be making this salad again.


Bonnie Huffer
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This salad is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The flavors are incredible.


Sharifullah Siddiqi
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I'm not a big fan of barley, but I really enjoyed this salad. The salmon was cooked perfectly and the dressing was amazing.


Prashanna Bhatt
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover salmon. It's also a healthy and delicious meal.


Maryam Khatun
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Nadia Adeel
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This salad is easy to make and packed with flavor. I love the combination of salmon and barley, and the dressing is delicious.


barun budhathoki
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I've made this salad a few times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The salmon is cooked perfectly, and the barley is fluffy and tender.


Atiq Ahmad
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This salmon and barley salad was a hit at my last dinner party! The combination of flavors and textures was perfect, and it was a great way to showcase the fresh summer produce.