Barley Salad With Almonds And Apricots

Barley Salad With Almonds And Apricots - Vegetarian Recipes - Best Vegetarian Recipes

Recipe 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."

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.

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