5 from 6 votes
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.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
8
Calories:
315 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 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
- Bring water and teaspoon of salt to the boil, add barley. Turn heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes, covered.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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Nutrition Information
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: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 315
% 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.