Balsamic Orange And Barley Salad Recipes

BALSAMIC ORANGE AND BARLEY SALAD

Steps:

• In a heavy saucepan, bring orange juice and water to a boil; add barley, reduce heat. Cover and cook 35-45 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand 25-30 minutes. Drain; reserve.
• In large bowl, combine vinegar and mustard. Whisk in oil to create dressing. Stir in parsley and rosemary. Add reserved warm barley, peppers, and scallions and toss to to coat. Season with salt and pepper , if desired.
• Refrigerate. Let stand at least 1 hour before serving.

SQUASH, ORANGE & BARLEY SALAD

Steps:

• Boil the barley for 20-25 mins until just tender but with a little bite. Drain.
• Meanwhile, heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. If using butternut, thickly slice into rounds, flicking out the seeds as you go, or slice small, round squashes into thin wedges. Toss with 1 tbsp oil, the orange zest and seasoning. Spread over a baking sheet and roast for 40 mins until golden and tender, turning halfway. Set aside while you finish the dish.
• Mix the orange juice, vinegar and remaining oil with the pearl barley and plenty of seasoning. Stir in the onion and chopped herbs, then layer up on a platter with the squash, rocket and remaining mint and parsley leaves.

SQUASH & BARLEY SALAD WITH BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Place the squash on a baking tray and toss with olive oil. Roast for 20 mins. Meanwhile, boil the barley for about 25 mins in salted water until tender, but al dente. While this is happening, whisk the dressing ingredients in a small bowl, then season with salt and pepper. Drain the barley, then tip it into a bowl and pour over the dressing. Mix well and let it cool.
• Boil the broccoli in salted water until just tender, then drain and rinse in cold water. Drain and pat dry. Add the broccoli and remaining ingredients to the barley and mix well. This will keep for 3 days in the fridge and is delicious warm or cold.