Peach and Barley Salad with Halloumi

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    30 mins

  • Total Time

    40 mins

  • Servings

    8

  • Calories

    315 kcal

  • Course

    Salad

  • Cuisine

    Mediterranean

Peach and Barley Salad with Halloumi

Peach and Barley Salad with Halloumi cheese is a bright, refreshing salad featuring fresh herbs and juicy peaches in a tangy vinaigrette.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 1/2 cups barley pearled
  • 3 3/4 cup water
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 8 oz halloumi cheese
  • 1 cup flat leaf parsley chopped
  • 4 peaches cubed (or nectarines)
  • 1 cup pomegranate arils seeds

Dressing

  • 1 shallot minced, large
  • 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 lemon juiced (6 tbsp juice and zest from 1 lemon, plural
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper ground
  • 1/3 cup olive oil

Instructions

  1. Bring water and teaspoon of salt to the boil, add barley. Turn heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes, covered.
  2. Cut the halloumi cheese into 6 strips. Pat dry with paper towel. In a skillet over medium heat add the oil and heat, then add the halloumi in a single layer. Cook until golden brown on both sides, about 2 minutes per side. Remove from pan and cut into 6 pieces per strip. Set aside on paper towel lined plate.
  3. In a bowl mix together half of the shallots, mustard, lemon juice only, honey, salt and black pepper. Whisk to emulsify or use an immersion blender. Set aside.
  4. Drain barley and transfer to large bowl. Add the halloumi cheese, parsley, remaining shallots, lemon zest, peaches. Pour salad dressing over and toss to mix well. Serve warm topped with pomegranate or chill for an hour if desired.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 315kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 39g (13%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 8g (40%) Sodium 644mg (27%) Potassium 271mg (6%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 713IU (14%) Vitamin C 24mg (27%) Calcium 258mg (26%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 315 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 315kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 39g 13%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 40%
Sodium 644mg 27%
Potassium 271mg 6%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 12g 24%
Vitamin A 713IU 14%
Vitamin C 24mg 27%
Calcium 258mg 26%
Iron 2mg 11%

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

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