Dinner for 6
Pomegranate Barley Salad
Cooked pearl barley is tossed with sweet-tart pomegranate dressing, raisins, nuts, feta, herbs, and fresh pomegranate seeds.
$5.03for 4 servings
$1.26 per serving$5.03 for 4
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- 60 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Quinoa, couscous, barley$0.20/oz typical | 9 oz | $1.80Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | a little | $0.01Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 0.25 | $0.37Typical price |
| Dried fruit and raisins$0.45/oz typical | 2.5 oz | $1.13Typical price |
| Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | 2.25 oz | $1.57Typical price |
| Swiss, provolone, gouda$0.40/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.60Typical price |
| Green onions$1.19 each typical | 0.5 | $0.59Typical price |
| Peaches, pears, plums$2.49/lb typical | 0.2 lb | $0.47Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $7.54 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilSugar and brown sugarDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups pearl barley
- salt and pepper
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil (optional)
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 cup golden raisins
- 1/2 cup unsalted shelled pistachios or walnuts
- 4 oz feta cheese
- 1/2 cup scallions
- 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
Steps
- Boil pearl barley in salted water in a large pot for 30 to 35 minutes, until tender.
- Drain the barley and cool it in a large bowl for 10 minutes.
- Whisk olive oil, pomegranate molasses, lemon juice, sugar, cinnamon, cumin, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Toss the barley with the dressing, cilantro, raisins, pistachios, feta, scallions, and pomegranate seeds.
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