DIY: Barley Salad

Here, the ultimate DIY barley salad guide by Evan and Sarah Rich, the duo behind San Francisco's Rich Table. Start with barley and a tangy vinaigrette, then get inspired by these four amazing variations.

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All of these salads can be made with whole-grain hulled barley or polished, quicker-cooking pearl barley. Use the Shiro Shoyu Vinaigrette (on the next slide) for four tasty salad variations.

Barley Recipes

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Shiro Shoyu Vinaigrette

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Total time: 10 min; Makes 1 1/4 cups
In a medium bowl, whisk 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice, 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 1/4 cup shiro shoyu (white soy sauce) or low-sodium soy sauce and 1/4 cup minced shallot until well incorporated. Season with kosher salt.

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Variation #1

ROASTED RADISHES
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RAW RADISH GREENS

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Variation #2

ROASTED ACORN SQUASH
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GOAT CHEESE
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MINT

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Variation #3

BROCCOLI RABE
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CRISPY GARLIC
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CHILE OIL
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LEMON ZEST

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Variation #4

PAN-ROASTED SALMON
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MARINATED ARTICHOKES
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RED ONION
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CILANTRO

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