Mohamed Shili This Easy Jamie Oliver Barley Salad is One of the Best Barley Salad Recipes. This delicious barley salad is made with pearl barley, vegetable stock cubes, frozen peas, olive oil, onion, and garlic. Serve this jamie oliver barley salad with Poached Chicken Breast, Pork Wellington, Lobster Bisque or Swedish Meatballs.
Jamie Oliver Barley Salad Ingredients
- 250g pearl barley, rinsed and drained
- 1 vegetable stock cube
- 40g frozen peas
- 1 tsp olive oil
- ¼ onion, finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, finely chopped or grated
- 330g uncooked butternut squash
- 100g spinach
- 165g cherry tomatoes, quartered
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Fresh basil leaves, to garnish
How To Make Jamie Oliver Barley Salad
- Prepare Barley: In a saucepan, combine pearl barley and vegetable stock cube with 750ml boiling water. Stir and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 35 minutes until tender. Add peas in the last 3 minutes and cover with a lid.
- Cook Onion and Garlic: In a separate frying pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chopped onion and cook for 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Heat Squash: Cut the butternut squash into small bite-sized pieces and add to the frying pan. Stir until heated through.
- Add Spinach: Toss in the spinach and cook until wilted. Season with salt and pepper.
- Combine and Serve: Add the cooked barley and pea mixture to the frying pan. Mix well. Divide into two portions and garnish with fresh basil leaves.
What To Serve With Barley Salad
For this hearty barley salad consider serving it with a side of crusty bread or a simple green salad or even grilled chicken or fish would also complement the flavors well.
How To Store Barley Salad
In The Fridge:
Place the leftover barley salad in an airtight container and store it in the fridge for up to 3 days. It’s perfect for meal prep or a quick lunch on the go.
In The Freezer:
Portion the Barley Salad into freezer-safe containers and store for up to 1 month. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.
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Jamie Oliver Barley Salad
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This Easy Jamie Oliver Barley Salad is One of the Best Barley Salad Recipes. This delicious barley salad is made with pearl barley, vegetable stock cubes, frozen peas, olive oil, onion, and garlic. Serve your Barley Salad with crusty bread, a simple green salad, grilled chicken, or fish for a well-rounded meal.
Jamie Oliver Barley Salad Ingredients
How To Make Jamie Oliver Barley Salad
- Prepare Barley: In a saucepan, combine pearl barley and vegetable stock cube with 750ml boiling water. Stir and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 35 minutes until tender. Add peas in the last 3 minutes and cover with a lid.
- Cook Onion and Garlic: In a separate frying pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chopped onion and cook for 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Heat Squash: Cut the butternut squash into small bite-sized pieces and add to the frying pan. Stir until heated through.
- Add Spinach: Toss in the spinach and cook until wilted. Season with salt and pepper.
- Combine and Serve: Add the cooked barley and pea mixture to the frying pan. Mix well. Divide into two portions and garnish with fresh basil leaves.
