Pecan Barley Salad

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 cup pearl barley
• 2 cups water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup pecans, chopped
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 medium carrots, cut into 1/4 inch dice
• 2 stalks celery, cut into 1/4 inch dice
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
• 1/4 cup finely chopped shallot
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Recipe

• 1 in a large saucpan, boil barley, water, and salt.
• 2 reduce heat and simmer, covered, until barley is tender.
• 3 while barley is simmering, cook pecans in oil in a heavy skillet over moderately low heat, stirring frequently, until nuts are toasted one shade darker, about 4 minutes.
• 4 remove barley from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes.
• 5 drain barley in a colander, rinse under cold water and drain well.
• 6 toss nuts with barley and remaining ingredients in a large bowl, and season with salt and pepper.