A filling, nourishing grain salad that’s chockful of summer vegetables celebrates the versatility of barley.
This recipe is an invitation to see barley in a new light — the bright light of summer. The grain is so commonly associated with belly-warming winter soup, it’s like a popular sitcom actor who is forever pigeonholed into the one narrow role that made them famous. This dish lets the supremely healthful grain show off its true versatility.
Just like farro or quinoa, barley is excellent when cooked and chilled — it’s tender and mildly nutty, with a delightful chew — and it begs to be tossed with crisp, colorful produce for a change.To cook barley, you simply boil it in water until it’s tender, then drain it and let it cool. The cooking time will depend on the type of barley you have, so it’s best to follow the directions on the package.
Hulless barley is a variety that grows without a hull, hence the name, so it barely needs any processing before being packaged. Hulled barley is the traditional variety, with its tough hull removed but bran kept intact. And pearled barley has been polished to remove both the hull and bran layers.
All barley varieties are rich in beta glucan, a type of soluble fiber, which offers bona fide health benefits, including supporting gut health and helping to reduce cholesterol, so get whatever type you prefer or is available.In this recipe, the grain eschews the soup pot in favor of a big, colorful salad bowl, with black beans, chunks of crunchy red cabbage, juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and quick-pickled radishes and red onion.
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