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Egyptian Pomegranate Barley Salad

Egyptian Pomegranate Barley Salad

Tyler & Zoe
This unique and refreshing salad has a mix of different delicious flavors- fruity, salty, savory, and nutty.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine Egyptian, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

Egyptian Salad

  • 1.5 cups barley cooked according to package instructions
  • 4 oz feta cheese cut into small cubes
  • 1 bunch green onions sliced
  • 1 bunch cilantro roughly chopped
  • ½ cup pomegranate arils
  • ½ cup pistachios shelled
  • ⅓ cup golden raisins

Pomegranate Vinaigrette

  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp pomegranate molasses
  • ½ lemon juice and zest
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp cumin
  • Pinch of salt and pepper

Instructions
 

  • First, prepare all ingredients including cooking the barley and cubing the feta. Then make the dressing by combining all ingredients in a bowl and whisking until combined.
  • Arrange the salad by first placing barley in a bowl, then neatly top with the green onions, feta, pomegranate seeds, pistachios, and golden raisins.
  • Drizzle over the pomegranate dressing.
  • Top with some cilantro, an extra squeeze of lemon, and some freshly cracked pepper.
Keyword Fruit, Nuts, Pomegranate, vegetarian