How to Cook Barley (Pearl Barley Salad)

Name: How to Cook Barley (Pearl Barley Salad)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 10 - 12 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces dried pearl barley; ½ teaspoon salt; 6 cups water; 4 cups cooked barley; 8 ounces feta cheese; 1 red bell pepper; ¾ cup chopped green onions; ½ cup sliced almonds; ½ cup dried cherries; 3 tablespoons fresh chopped dill; 1 orange; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 teaspoons honey; 1 clove garlic; salt and pepper

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Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings
10 - 12 servings
Calories
321 kcal
Course
Salad, Others
Cuisine
Mediterranean, American

How to Cook Barley (Pearl Barley Salad)

Gael Hudson

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This easy guide will help you make tender and fluffy cooked barley every time. It's perfect for our fabulous pearl barley salad recipe with feta cheese and citrus vinaigrette!

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Ingredients

Servings

For Cooked Barley –

8 ounces dried pearl barley (or hulled barley)
½ teaspoon salt
6 cups water

For Pearl Barley Salad –

4 cups cooked barley
8 ounces feta cheese cut into ¼ inch cubes
1 red bell pepper diced
¾ cup chopped green onions
½ cup sliced almonds toasted
½ cup dried cherries or cranberries
3 tablespoons fresh chopped dill

For the Dressing –

1 orange zested and juiced
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons honey
1 clove garlic minced (or ½ tsp garlic powder)
salt and pepper

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Instructions

Set a large sauce pot over high heat. Add 6 cups of water and ½ teaspoon of salt to the pot. Cover and bring to a boil.
Once the water is boiling, stir in the barley. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover the pot and allow the barley to simmer for 45 to 50 minutes, until soft and fluffy. (If using hulled barley, the cooking time will be closer to 55-60 minutes.)
The barley should absorb all the water, but if for some reason there’s a little left in the pot, drain the barley in a colander. If using in barley salad, allow it to cool for several minutes before proceeding.
For Pearl Barley Salad: Place 4 cups of cooled cooked barley in a large salad bowl.
Chop the feta cheese, and all fresh produce. Place all salad ingredients in the bowl.
In a small bowl or measuring cup, combine 2 tablespoons of fresh orange juice, 1-2 teaspoons of fresh orange zest, plus the olive oil, honey, and garlic. Whisk well, then add salt and pepper to taste.
Pour the dressing over the barley salad. Toss well to make sure all ingredients are coated. Then taste and add additional salt and pepper if needed.
Cover and chill the salad until ready to serve.

Notes

Store cooked and cooled pearl barley in an airtight container and keep in the fridge for up to 7 days.
Likewise, once assembled the salad will keep well in the fridge for up to a week.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 0.75c Calories 321kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 46g (15%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Trans Fat 0.001g Cholesterol 20mg (7%) Sodium 389mg (16%) Potassium 248mg (7%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 806IU (16%) Vitamin C 24mg (27%) Calcium 162mg (16%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10- 12 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 321 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	0.75c
Calories	321kcal	16%
Carbohydrates	46g	15%
Protein	9g	18%
Fat	12g	18%
Saturated Fat	4g	20%
Polyunsaturated Fat	2g	12%
Monounsaturated Fat	6g	30%
Trans Fat	0.001g	0%
Cholesterol	20mg	7%
Sodium	389mg	16%
Potassium	248mg	5%
Fiber	8g	32%
Sugar	7g	14%
Vitamin A	806IU	16%
Vitamin C	24mg	27%
Calcium	162mg	16%
Iron	2mg	11%