If your New Year’s resolution is to eat more good-for-you grains and veggies, then this barley salad with roasted Brussels sprouts and shallots recipe is for you! It was one of three meals in my first HelloFresh delivery, and a dish I’d gladly make again (and again).
Why? For one thing, it features a few of my favorite ingredients: barley, Brussels sprouts and Feta cheese. Second, it’s a snap to put together and surprisingly satisfying. The barley salad keeps well, too, which means you can enjoy leftovers for days to come.
Recipe adapted from HelloFresh.
Barley Salad with Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Shallots
Makes 2-4 servings
Ingredients
- 2¼ cups water
- ¾ cup pearl barley
- sea salt, to taste
- 8 ounces Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved lengthwise
- 1 shallot, cut crosswise into thin rings
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 cups arugula
- ½ cup Feta cheese crumbles
- ¼ cup dried cranberries
- ¼ cup roasted pumpkin seeds
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
Instructions
- In a medium sauce pan, combine the water, barley and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to medium. Cover partially and simmer until the barley is tender, about 25 minutes. Drain well and transfer to a large bowl.
- Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place the Brussels sprouts and shallot on a baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and toss to coat. Bake for 10 minutes, remove from the oven and stir gently. Bake for another 10 minutes or until vegetables are caramelized and fork tender.
- Add roasted Brussels sprouts and shallots; arugula; and half of the Feta cheese, dried cranberries and pumpkin seeds to bowl with barley and toss gently to combine.
- In a small bowl, combine the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, balsamic vinegar and honey. Drizzle over barley mixture and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Top with remaining Feta cheese, dried cranberries and pumpkin seeds. Serve warm or at room temperature.
