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Egyptian Barley Salad with Pomegranate

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

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

Ingredients

  • 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)

Instructions

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  1. In a small bowl whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, garlic, allspice, salt and pepper. Set aside.
  2. Rinse barley with cold water several times until water runs clear.
  3. 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.
  4. While barley is hot, add the dressing, toss to coat and mix thoroughly. Allow to cool at room temperature.
  5. 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

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

% 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%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.