Hey dede. I just made this salad. I'm eating it right now in fact. Delicious. Only problem I had was with toasting the barley. I soaked it probably 12 hours, then went to toast it in a cast-iron skillet. Used olive oil, but it didn't turn out looking like yours. Either the barley stayed chewy like it was after the soaking, or they started to become too crispy. Maybe cast-iron is the problem? Great salad still though, im in love.
Looks like it would be great with orzo or even short grain rice if you didn't presoak the barley and didn't want to wait for it to cook. I just wish asparagus was in season because that looks very good!
You mean that simply soaking the barley overnight softens it enough to eat without cooking it? I know you sauteed it in olive oil but wouldnt it still be tough? dense? hard?
@mukwah1111 Yes soaking the barley and then sauteeing them will be enough. Believe me I tried it :) I hate nothing more than undercooked barley, so YES this recipe works and tastes amazing, I know you'll like it :)
Hey dede. I just made this salad. I'm eating it right now in fact. Delicious. Only problem I had was with toasting the barley. I soaked it probably 12 hours, then went to toast it in a cast-iron skillet. Used olive oil, but it didn't turn out looking like yours. Either the barley stayed chewy like it was after the soaking, or they started to become too crispy. Maybe cast-iron is the problem? Great salad still though, im in love.
thamuddler 1 year ago
@thamuddler I'm glad you liked it. Make sure that you purchased the peeled barley, I should have mentioned that, I will modify the written recipe :)
dedemed 1 year ago
Yum all up! That looks like a delicious & wonderful salad!
ixkey 1 year ago
@ixkey try it, you'll love it :)
dedemed 1 year ago
omg i get hungry watching your vids all the time!! have tried some of your recepies and WOW they are great!! ♥ you are simply the best! ♥
Mau8777 1 year ago
@Mau8777 thank you so much :)
dedemed 1 year ago
im pretty sure mediterranian food would be ok for some one with diabetes right?
818TUCAN818 1 year ago
@818TUCAN818 yes definitely, it is is very healthy food :)
dedemed 1 year ago
@dedemed AAH shukran habibte!!
ive been like wondering that but kept forgeting to aks the dr lol i guess now i can cook for my mom jaja
818TUCAN818 1 year ago
interesting technique with the barley. I wonder if that would work with other grains
Majoofi 1 year ago
@Majoofi it would but give the barley a try, I'm sure you'll like it. You can use bulgar as well if you'd like.
dedemed 1 year ago
Looks like it would be great with orzo or even short grain rice if you didn't presoak the barley and didn't want to wait for it to cook. I just wish asparagus was in season because that looks very good!
Fidasaind 1 year ago
@Fidasaind You can definitely use any grain that you like :)
dedemed 1 year ago
sounds great! I'm going to try it next time I go to the grocery store(minus the asparagus.. blech!).
princesscitric 1 year ago
@princesscitric you can definitely add or take away any vegetables that you don't like :)
dedemed 1 year ago
Welcome back DedeMed! :) BIG FUN ^_^
h6alahmad 1 year ago
You mean that simply soaking the barley overnight softens it enough to eat without cooking it? I know you sauteed it in olive oil but wouldnt it still be tough? dense? hard?
mukwah1111 1 year ago
@mukwah1111 Yes soaking the barley and then sauteeing them will be enough. Believe me I tried it :) I hate nothing more than undercooked barley, so YES this recipe works and tastes amazing, I know you'll like it :)
dedemed 1 year ago
@dedemed Thanks a bundle Denise !!! Cant wait to try it ! All the best !
mukwah1111 1 year ago
Wow, Dede!!
That looks wonderful!
fdoeppen 1 year ago 2
That looks so delicious! awesome!
Spyroyahoo 1 year ago
Def gonna try it, look sooo delicious!!!
shiroirobin 1 year ago