Awesome Lentil Barley Salad Recipes

AWESOME LENTIL-BARLEY SALAD

Steps:

• In a large pot, wash and rinse the barley and lentils. Fill pot with a lot of water, and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat and boil until cooked - 45 minutes to an hour.
• Drain and rinse with cool water.
• Transfer to a salad bowl and toss with the onions/chives.
• Combine all the dressing ingredients, then add to the lentil-barley-onion mixture, stirring until well combined.

LENTIL SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the lentils in a saucepan with 3 cups of water (or veggie broth) and stir to combine. Cook over medium-high heat until the broth reaches a simmer. Then reduce heat to medium-low, cover and maintain the simmer until the lentils are tender, about 20-25 minutes depending on the type of lentils used. Use a strainer to drain and rinse the lentils in cold water for 1 minute until they are chilled, and set aside.
• Meanwhile, as the lentils are cooking, combine all of the lemon dressing ingredients in a small bowl and whisk together until combined.
• Add the cooked and chilled lentils, cucumber, red onion, mint and sun-dried tomatoes to a large bowl. Drizzle evenly with the lemon dressing and toss until evenly combined.
• Enjoy immediately, or refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 3-4 days.

RED LENTIL SALAD

Steps:

• Place the lentils, barley, and chickpeas in a large bowl with enough water to cover generously, and soak overnight.
• Drain and transfer to a large salad bowl.
• Add the tomatoes, pea pods, and cilantro.
• Add the oil and salt and pepper to taste. Toss.
• Optional: You can add other raw vegetables, as desired, such as sun-dried tomatoes, corn, avocado, etc.

BARLEY, LENTIL AND MUSHROOM SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion; cook and stir until onions are limp, but not brown, about 5 minutes. Mix in the celery and carrot; cook for another 5 minutes. Stir in the barley and lentils so they are coated with oil, continue to cook and stir until lightly toasted.
• Pour in the beef broth and season with thyme, parsley, pepper and the bay leaf. Bring to a boil. Add the porcini mushrooms, cover and simmer for 25 minutes over low heat. Add the button mushroom, cover and continue cooking for another 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Mix in sherry during the last 5 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed before serving.