Citrus-Almond Barley Salad with Apricots

Recipe Collection: Salads

Citrus-Almond Barley Salad with Apricot Bliss elevates your meal with a vegetarian Mediterranean dish that bursts with flavor. The nutty pearl barley pairs beautifully with sweet dried apricots and crunchy almonds, all brought together by a refreshing citrus yogurt dressing. This versatile salad is perfect as a light main course or a vibrant side dish.

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Overview

This vibrant and slightly sweet barley salad combines the nutty flavor of pearl barley with the sweetness of dried apricots and the crunch of almonds. Enhanced with a citrusy yogurt dressing, this dish is perfect for a refreshing side or a light main course.

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

Nuts, Dairy

Cuisine

Mediterranean

Serving Size: 11

Cooking Time: 85 minutes

Ingredients

• 1.5 Cups pearl barley
• 4.5 Cups water
• 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) canola oil
• 1 Red onion, sliced
• 0.75 Cups dried apricots, sliced
• 0.5 Cups almonds, sliced
• 2 Tablespoons (tbsp) fresh parsley, minced
• 1 Cup plain low-fat yogurt
• 2 Tablespoons (tbsp) honey
• 1 Whole lemon, juiced
• 0.5 Teaspoon (tsp) cinnamon, ground
• 0.5 Teaspoon (tsp) turmeric, ground
• 0.5 Teaspoon (tsp) salt
• 1 Pinch nutmeg, ground

Steps

1. Rinse the pearl barley in a fine sieve. Bring 4.5 cups of water to a boil in a heavy saucepan. Stir in the barley, and return to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer until the water is absorbed, about 45 to 50 minutes. Allow to cool to room temperature.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon of canola oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced red onion and sauté until golden brown.
3. In a large serving dish, combine the cooked barley, sautéed onion, sliced apricots, sliced almonds, and chopped parsley. Toss to mix.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the plain low-fat yogurt, honey, lemon juice, ground cinnamon, ground turmeric, salt, and a pinch of ground nutmeg.
5. Pour the yogurt dressing over the barley mixture and toss well to combine. Serve at room temperature.

Enjoy your homemade Citrus-Almond Barley Salad with Apricot Bliss!