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Mediterranean Barley Burrata Salad

This Mediterranean Barley Salad is packed with flavor, is a great way to add some grains into your diet, and is topped with a burrata. This is the salad you'll want all the time after your first bite. It's garlicky and truffley and satisfying but won't slow you down.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 260 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

  • 1 lb pearl barley
  • 1 can chickpeas drained
  • ¼ cup dry thinly sliced sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1 cup microgreens use a microgreen you love - baby arugula, rainbow microgreens, etc
  • 8 oz burrata cheese two large burrata balls, or four small burratas
  • 1 cup marinated artichoke hearts drained
  • 8 oz cherry tomatoes halved
  • 8-10 leaves basil thinly sliced (chiffonade)
  • 3 tablespoons black truffle olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Maldon finishing salt if using regular salt, reduce to 1 teaspoon, then taste to add more
  • 2 teaspoons Fresh cracked pepper
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon crunchy garlic optional

Instructions

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  1. In a large pot, boil 6-10 cups water (enough to cover barley, no need to measure)
  2. Add barley and cook to tender, about 10 minutes.
  3. When barley is tender and soft, drain well, then add to a large bowl.
  4. Add artichokes, tomatoes, basil, microgreens. Toss to mix.
  5. Season with garlic, truffle olive oil, salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
  6. Toss well and taste - add more seasoning if desired.
  7. Top with burrata and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 260kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 31g (10%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g Cholesterol 22mg (7%) Sodium 1227mg (51%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 5g (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 260

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 260kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 31g 10%
Protein 12g 24%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g 35%
Cholesterol 22mg 7%
Sodium 1227mg 51%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 5g 10%

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