Barley Salad with Chickpeas and Cherries

Name: Barley Salad with Chickpeas and Cherries
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup hulled barley; 14.5 ounces chickpeas; 1/2 cup diced celery; 1/4 cup green onion; 1 cup cherries; 1/4 cup slivered almonds; 2 ounces goat cheese; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon honey; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings
6 servings
Calories
325 kcal
Course
Salad
Cuisine
American

Barley Salad with Chickpeas and Cherries

Lindsey Herring

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A hearty whole grain vegetarian salad that is perfect as a side dish and filling enough for a main course.

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Ingredients

Servings

For the Salad

1 cup hulled barley, uncooked
14.5 ounces chickpeas drained and rinsed
1/2 cup diced celery
1/4 cup green onion, thinly sliced
1 cup cherries, pitted and halved
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
2 ounces goat cheese, crumbled

For the Dressing:

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper

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Instructions

Bring 3 cups of water to a boil in a medium sized saucepan.
Once the water is boiling add some salt and the cup of hulled barley then turn the heat down to low and cover.
Simmer the barley for 45-60 minutes or until the barley is cooked but still chewy.
Drain and rinse the barley in cool water, then set aside in a bowl.
Add the drained and rinsed chickpeas, celery, green onion, and toasted almonds to the barley.
In a small bowl whisk together all of the dressing ingredients and add them to the barley, tossing until everything is coated.
Add in the cherries and crumbled goat cheese and gently fold them into the salad.
Serve the salad immediately or refrigerate for up to an hour before serving.

Notes

If you don't plan on serving the salad right away reserve the cherries and toasted almonds and add them right before you serve to prevent the cherries from bleeding in the salad and the almonds from turning soft.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 325kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 50g (17%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 4mg (1%) Sodium 273mg (11%) Fiber 12g (48%) Sugar 10g (20%)