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Barley Salad With Almonds And Apricots

SUBMITTED BY: NIBLETS PHOTO BY: KROCHETKAT

"This slightly sweet salad makes a very pretty presentation. Use plump and moist dried apricots, not hard and desiccated ones. Use soy yogurt to make this dish vegan."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 29 stars. This recipe average a 3.9 star rating.
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PREP TIME  1 Hr 25 Min
READY IN  1 Hr 25 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 1/2 cups pearl barley
  • 4 1/2 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 3/4 cup dried apricots, sliced
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 cup plain low-fat yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 pinch ground nutmeg

DIRECTIONS

  1. Rinse barley in a fine sieve. Bring water to a boil in a heavy saucepan. Stir in the barley, and return to a boil. Cover, and reduce heat. Simmer until water is absorbed, about 45 to 50 minutes. Cool to room temperature.
  2. Pour oil into a small skillet, and place over medium heat. Add onion, and saute until golden brown.
  3. In a serving dish, combine barley, onion, apricots, almonds, and parsley. Toss.
  4. In a small bowl, mix together yogurt, honey, lemon juice, cinnamon, turmeric, salt, and nutmeg. Pour over the barley mixture ,and toss well to combine. Serve at room temperature.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 14, 2003 by JMCGEHEAN
bits of brocoli florets made this very colorful as well as tasty MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 11, 2003 by samsb2000
This just didnt have a lot of flavor. I like all the ingredients so I may make it again... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 9, 2007 by Debbwl56
Good with a few changes. Use a full cup apricots, and slivered blanched almonds. Increase... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 18, 2005 by Carol Wood
Very good salad. Next time, I'll dice the onions rather than slice and double the spices. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 2, 2008 by mamashank
I loved this one. I doubled the spices and substituted cranberries for the apricots. I'm... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 11, 2008 by mowings
This salad was good, but I think I will try dicing the onions also, or just leave them out. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 12, 2007 by leahrv
I was making this for my company's fundraiser, and had refrigerated the main mix, without the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 16, 2007 by LAMBEEBABY
This was very bland. I added some salt and spices and that did not help. Tasted a bit like... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 16, 2007 by oregonrain