Egyptian Barley Salad with Pomegranate

Name: Egyptian Barley Salad with Pomegranate
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 1 cup pearl barley; 6 celery stalks; 1/4 cup olive oil; 3 tbsp sherry vinegar; 2 garlic cloves; 1/2 tsp ground allspice; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 3 tbsp fresh dill; 3 tbsp fresh flat leaf parsley; 2 tbsp fresh mint; 1 1/2 cups pomegranate seeds (arils)

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings
4
Calories
356 kcal
Course
Salad
Cuisine
Middle Eastern, North African

Egyptian Barley Salad with Pomegranate

Chad Dorsey

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Egyptian Barley Salad is a refreshing combination of crunchy celery, tart pomegranate, and chewy barley in a vibrantly spiced vinaigrette.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 cup pearl barley
6 celery stalks diced
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tbsp sherry vinegar
2 garlic cloves minced
1/2 tsp ground allspice heaping
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
3 tbsp fresh dill chopped
3 tbsp fresh flat leaf parsley chopped
2 tbsp fresh mint chopped
1 1/2 cups pomegranate seeds (arils) (See Note 1)

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Instructions

In a small bowl whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, garlic, allspice, salt and pepper. Set aside.
Rinse barley with cold water several times until water runs clear.
Transfer to saucepan filled with heavily salted water. Bring to a boil and turn to simmer for 30 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large salad bowl.
While barley is hot, add the dressing, toss to coat and mix thoroughly. Allow to cool at room temperature.
Add the celery, herbs and pomegranate seeds. Mix and season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve room temperature or chilled if you prefer.

Notes

You can either use the seeds from 2 pomegranates or purchase just the seeds. I find 4 or 8 oz containers from the brand Pom Pom in my market in the refrigerated vegetable/fruit section of the market. Purchase at least 2 for 1 1/2 cups. Save remaining for other use.
Adapted from Yotam Ottolenghi.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 356kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 52g (17%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Sodium 306mg (13%) Potassium 350mg (10%) Fiber 11g (44%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 423IU (8%) Vitamin C 12mg (13%) Calcium 40mg (4%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 356 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	356kcal	18%
Carbohydrates	52g	17%
Protein	6g	12%
Fat	15g	23%
Saturated Fat	2g	10%
Sodium	306mg	13%
Potassium	350mg	7%
Fiber	11g	44%
Sugar	9g	18%
Vitamin A	423IU	8%
Vitamin C	12mg	13%
Calcium	40mg	4%
Iron	2mg	11%