lemon-herb barley salad with pistachios
seeking something refreshing and light amidst the thick southern heat of July, I developed this gem of a salad. it is bright and fresh, with an appealing variety of texture and flavor thanks to key ingredients like pearl barley, chopped pistachios, tons + tons of wonderful herbs, and a bright punch of lemon. i love this alongside fish or any simple protein really, but it also makes a great lunch on its own, or could be brought to a bbq or cookout as a healthier side option. so many possibilities!
lemon-herb barley salad with pistachios ~
happily serves 2. can easily be doubled or tripled.
1/2 cup dry pearled barley, cooked in 1.5 cups bone broth + sea salted
1/4 cup diced red onion
1/4 cup roasted pistachios, chopped
2 Tbsp regular or golden raisins
few slices of jalapeño pepper, finely diced
1/2 lemon, zested
1/2 lemon, juiced
2 tbsp olive oil
pinch of cane sugar
cilantro, to taste
parsley, to taste
mint, to taste
combine all and toss. adjust ingredients to your taste preferences. don’t be shy with the herbs!!
* keeps well in the fridge in an airtight container to complement meals throughout the week. to freshen it up (if it seems to have dried out a little) add more lemon juice + olive oil.