Barley Salad

Recipe courtesy Alton Brown, 2006

Show: Good EatsEpisode: Just Barley

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (8)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(8)

Cook Time:
12 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 to 6 servings

Times:

Prep: 20 min
Inactive Prep: 30 min
Cook: 12 min
Total:: 1 hr 2 min

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 1/2 to 4 cups cooked and cooled barley
1 small head fennel, julienned
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon, approximately 4 slices
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

In a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice and a pinch of kosher salt. Add the olive oil and whisk to combine. Set aside.

Combine the barley, fennel, pine nuts, Parmesan, bacon and parsley in a large mixing bowl. Add the dressing and stir to combine. Season, to taste, with the salt and pepper. Serve immediately or allow to sit in the refrigerator for up to 1 hour.

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Comments & Reviews

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Katherine Miami, FL 08-19-2009
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Hated it
Rated: 1 stars out of 5

Strong fennel taste overpowered the dish... I did not like it at all.
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Dan New Haven, CT 07-05-2009
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Simply Awesome!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I Love This Recipe...Different From The Standard Rice/Pasta Side Dish In A Very Good Way!
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Annette San Jose, CA 01-21-2008
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Amazing Barley
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

never knew barley can taste this good
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Ani Minneapolis, MN 01-14-2008
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Yowza
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is, simply, a great salad. I picked it because of its ingredient list, as it contains things I love (bacon, pine nuts,... fennel). So easy. If the most complicated thing I have to do for dinner is fry some bacon, I'm a happy girl. I added a little balsamic to the dressing- this was a good choice.Read more
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Anonymous 09-03-2006
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Great eats
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

Very, very good. Some might want to tame back on the vinegar content, but delicious all around.
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Anonymous 08-05-2006
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Barley Salad
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

Very easy, very yummy. I thought the dressing would be "blah", but it complimented the bacon well.