I borrowed this recipe from Weight Watchers. The main thing i changed was the nut - i used Walnuts, the recipe called for Pecans. I'm sure either would work. OH- i didn't have tarragon, so i skipped that.
Barley Salad with Grapes and Walnuts
PointsPlus® Value: 5
Servings: 6
Preparation Time: 15 min
Cooking Time: 45 min
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Cooked barley has a lovely nutty flavor and wonderful firm texture, making it a perfect grain for side dishes.
Ingredients
1 3/4 cup(s) water, plus 2 Tbsp water
1/2 tsp kosher salt
3/4 cup(s) uncooked barley, pearl variety
2 Tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
1 Tbsp vinegar
2 tsp honey
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
1 1/2 cup(s) grapes, seedless, halved (or quartered if large)
1/2 cup(s) uncooked radicchio, thinly sliced
1/2 cup(s) uncooked scallion(s), chopped
1 Tbsp fresh tarragon, minced
2 Tbsp chopped walnuts, toasted
Instructions
1. Bring water and salt to a boil in a small saucepan; stir in barley, reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, until barley is tender but chewy and water is absorbed, about 45 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl and fluff with a fork; allow to cool to room temperature.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, honey, mustard, salt and pepper.
3. When barley is cool, gently stir in grapes, radicchio, scallions and tarragon. Drizzle dressng over salad; toss thoroughly to coat. Garnish with walnuts. Yields about 3/4 cup per serving.
Notes
This dish can be prepared up to one day ahead but be sure to garnish with walnut just before serving.
Barley Salad with Grapes and Walnuts
PointsPlus® Value: 5
Servings: 6
Preparation Time: 15 min
Cooking Time: 45 min
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Cooked barley has a lovely nutty flavor and wonderful firm texture, making it a perfect grain for side dishes.
Ingredients
1 3/4 cup(s) water, plus 2 Tbsp water
1/2 tsp kosher salt
3/4 cup(s) uncooked barley, pearl variety
2 Tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
1 Tbsp vinegar
2 tsp honey
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
1 1/2 cup(s) grapes, seedless, halved (or quartered if large)
1/2 cup(s) uncooked radicchio, thinly sliced
1/2 cup(s) uncooked scallion(s), chopped
1 Tbsp fresh tarragon, minced
2 Tbsp chopped walnuts, toasted
Instructions
1. Bring water and salt to a boil in a small saucepan; stir in barley, reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, until barley is tender but chewy and water is absorbed, about 45 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl and fluff with a fork; allow to cool to room temperature.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, honey, mustard, salt and pepper.
3. When barley is cool, gently stir in grapes, radicchio, scallions and tarragon. Drizzle dressng over salad; toss thoroughly to coat. Garnish with walnuts. Yields about 3/4 cup per serving.
Notes
This dish can be prepared up to one day ahead but be sure to garnish with walnut just before serving.
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