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.
Per Serving (based on a 6-serving yield): Calories: 272; Total Fat: 13 grams; Saturated Fat: 3 grams; Protein: 8 grams; Total carbohydrates: 32 grams; Sugar: 1 gram; Fiber: 5 grams; Cholesterol: 7 milligrams; Sodium: 334 milligrams
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By hannahjune27
Santa Monica, CA
on February 19, 2013
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Just made this for a dinner party last night and there was hardly any flavor--basically, it tasted like cooked barley. Which was disappointing since I love all the ingredients on their own. I told my boyfriend I thought it was a dud and he agreed that it was the only dish that didn't taste "inspired". (also the only dish we didn't run out of, so I guess our guests agreed. I followed the directions exactly with very fresh ingredients without adding the fennel because I'm not really into that flavor. Won't be making this again.
By tamipoland_12070143
clayton, NC
on April 30, 2011
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This was a really good recipe. I didn't have fennel so I used sauteed onions, too. I used sliver almonds instead of pine nuts. I will definitely make this again!
By Frankymac
Saint Augustine...
on March 14, 2011
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Alton hits another home run. This is tasty and versatile. I didn't have pine nuts so I threw in some peanuts that I roasted in the oven. I didn't have fennel so I sauted some onions ( I know completely different flavor, but it was awsome. I have even mixed in some sauted frozen veggies and tried it with sunflower seeds. I like it with pine nuts also but they can be a bit pricy. Thanks A.B.
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