Tried this after a neighbor made a different barley salad. It is mild and a little sweet, and very fragrant with the oranges. Maybe some children might like it. My ds might, can't get dd to try it!
1.5 cups dry barley, cook according to directions(I used 1 chicken cube to add some flavor and cut back on the salt later in the recipe).
2 T. each of oil, balsamic vinegar and honey.
2/3 cup orange juice.
2 T grated orange zest(I skipped this and it is fine).
1/2 t. salt
1.5 cups spinach, packed(I used ready to use baby spinach leaves).
2 large oranges, flesh cut into bite sized pieces.
1/3 cup shaved(I diced it) red onion.
So, cook the barley like you would rice, until it is dry and fluffy. It will vary with the barley you buy. Follow directions. Mix the oil, vinegar, honey, orange juice and salt(and grated zest if you do it) and pour it over the hot barly. Toss to coat, and let it cool in refrigerator(I did overnight).
Then, before eating/serving, add the oranges, spinach and onion and toss. It is yummy!
We were going to have this for dinner, but got an invitation, so we have sampled it, and are going to bring it to the dinner. I will place it on a bed of the leftover spinach leaves for a pretty presentation. Only wish I have reserved a pretty slice or two of orange!
becca
Oh that sounds good. Maybe Mandarin oranges would be nice in that too. Got any in the pantry? For the presentation?
I never do Barley, where do you buy it? What section?
And BTW, my son would try this only if "heck" froze over.
Peg
[This message has been edited by Peg541 (edited June 26, 2005).]
Peggy
Son 22 Allergic to peanuts, tree nuts, tomatoes, soy, milk, oats, fish.
Peggy
Son 22 Allergic to peanuts, tree nuts, tomatoes, soy, milk, oats, fish.