Egyptian Barley Salad with Pomegranate Vinaigrette
Inspired by the flavors of Egypt, this gorgeous barley salad is adorned with feta, scallions, pistachios, raisins and pomegranate seeds.
Ingredients
6 servings
Instructions
- Bring 4 qt (4L) water to boil in a large pot or Dutch oven. Add barley and 1 tablespoon salt, return to boil, and cook until tender, about 45 minutes, or according to package instructions. Drain barley, spread onto rimmed baking sheet, and let cool completely, about 15 minutes.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, pomegranate molasses, lemon juice, sugar, cinnamon, cumin, and ¼ teaspoon salt.
- Add the barley, cilantro, raisins, and pistachios (or walnuts) and gently toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Spread barley salad evenly on serving platter and arrange feta, scallions, and pomegranate seeds in separate diagonal rows on top. Drizzle with extra oil and serve.
Nutrition per serving
326kcal
💰 Cost Estimate
Total Ingredients
$1367.00
$1367.00
Per Serving
$228.00/serving
$228.00/serving
🏠 Savings
~$2734.00 vs buying!
~$2734.00 vs buying!
📋 Price Breakdown (71% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|
| pearl barley | 1.5 cups | - |
| Salt and pepper | - | - |
| extra-virgin olive oil | 0.25 cup | $83.00 |
| pomegranate molasses | 2.5 tbsp | - |
| fresh lemon juice | 1 tsp | $3.00 |
| sugar | 1 tbsp | $1.00 |
| ground cinnamon | 0.5 tsp | $5.00 |
| ground cumin | 0.5 tsp | $13.00 |
| coarsely chopped fresh cilantro | 0.5 cup | $235.00 |
| golden raisins | 0.5 cup | $104.00 |
| unsalted shelled pistachios or walnuts | 0.5 cup | $244.00 |
| feta cheese | 4 oz | $526.00 |
| scallions | 0.5 cup | $153.00 |
| pomegranate seeds | 0.5 cup | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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