Barley Salad With Almonds And Apricots Recipe
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Barley Salad With Almonds And Apricots

By: NIBLETS 
"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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.9 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (27)

Prep Time:
1 Hr 25 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 10 to 12 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 187 | Total Fat: 4.2g | Cholesterol: 1mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 14, 2003 by JMCGEHEAN   view full review
bits of brocoli florets made this very colorful as well as tasty
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 9, 2007 by Debbwl56   view full review
Good with a few changes. Use a full cup apricots, and slivered blanched almonds. Increase...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 11, 2003 by samsb2000   view full review
This just didnt have a lot of flavor. I like all the ingredients so I may make it again...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 2, 2008 by mamashank   view full review
I loved this one. I doubled the spices and substituted cranberries for the apricots. I'm...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 4, 2008 by Anika   view full review
I love barley and apricots and almonds and yogourt, but found this salad bland. I followed the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 18, 2005 by Carol Wood Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Very good salad. Next time, I'll dice the onions rather than slice and double the spices. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 16, 2007 by LAMBEEBABY   view full review
This was very bland. I added some salt and spices and that did not help. Tasted a bit like...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on May 28, 2008 by Emily C.   view full review
This dish tasted fine, but wasn't anything too special. I suggest you halve the recipe when...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 11, 2008 by mowings   view full review
This salad was good, but I think I will try dicing the onions also, or just leave them out. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 9, 2008 by sarah   view full review
This was good on day 1, but it makes a ton and doesn't keep well. I won't be making it again.

 

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