Mediterranean Barley Salad

Serves: 4 Save

Ingredients (27)

  • Tahini Yogurt Sauce:
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 lemon (1/2 grated lemon zest plus 2 tablespoons juice)
  • 2 tbsp mint leaves minced
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 1 tbsp tahini
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • Barley:
  • 1 cup pearl barley
  • 6 cups water
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp mint leaves minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Vegetables:
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 lbs small whole carrots peeled and sliced lengthwise
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 8 oz snow peas strings removed
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
  • Garnish:
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts toasted
  • 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds (arils)
  • Tahini Yogurt Sauce (see above)
  • Mint leaves

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Directions

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