Warm Jeweled Barley Salad With Honey-Mustard Dressing

Serves: 6

Leola Gaylord

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

49

Spice

29

Sweetness

54

Sourness

40

mins

Prep time (avg)

3.9

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 cup

Raisin

1 cup

Dried Cherry

2 tbsps

Olive Oil

3 tbsps

Dijon Mustard

1 tbsp

Honey

1 tbsp

Cider Vinegar

1 tsp

Salt

Directions:

1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil

2

Cook barley in boiling water, uncovered, over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 40 minutes

3

Add dried fruit and cook 1 minute more

4

Drain barley mixture well and transfer to a large bowl

5

Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)

6

Toast almonds in a small rimmed baking sheet or pie pan until golden, 10 to 15 minutes

7

Let cool

8

While barley cooks and nuts toast, heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering

9

Cook onion, stirring occasionally, until browned around edges, 6 to 8 minutes

10

Add onion to barley and toss to combine

11

Whisk together mustard, honey, vinegar, and salt in a small bowl

12

Whisk in remaining tablespoon oil and pour dressing over salad

13

Toss well

14

Sprinkle salad with toasted almonds and toss lightly