Pecan Barley Salad

Serves: 5

Keyon Hand

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

45

Spice

59

Sweetness

42

Sourness

42

mins

Prep time (avg)

5

Difficulty

Ingredients:

2 cups

Water

1 tsp

Salt

Directions:

1

Bring barley, water, and salt to a boil in a 2-quart heavy saucepan, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, until barley is tender, about 10 minutes

2

Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 5 minutes

3

Drain barley in a colander, then rinse under cold water and drain well

4

While barley is simmering, cook pecans in oil in a heavy skillet over moderately low heat, stirring frequently, until nuts are toasted 1 shade darker, about 4 minutes

5

Toss nuts and oil with barley and remaining ingredients in a large bowl, then season with salt and pepper

6

Bring barley, water, and salt to a boil in a 2-quart heavy saucepan, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, until barley is tender, about 10 minutes

7

Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 5 minutes

8

Drain barley in a colander, then rinse under cold water and drain well

9

While barley is simmering, cook pecans in oil in a heavy skillet over moderately low heat, stirring frequently, until nuts are toasted 1 shade darker, about 4 minutes

10

Toss nuts and oil with barley and remaining ingredients in a large bowl, then season with salt and pepper