My favorite healthy and hearty salad with roasted brussel sprouts, pearl barley, and a flavorful greek yogurt dressing.
Ingredients
1cuppearl barley, cooked
1poundbrussel sprouts, quartered
1tablespoonolive oil
2cupsred seedless grapes, halved
5ouncesarugula
3ouncesParmesan cheese, slivered
Yogurt Dressing:
½cupGreek yogurt
2tablespoonsolive oil
2tablespoonsapple cider vinegar
½teaspoonkosher salt
½teaspooncrushed black pepper
Instructions
Cook pearl barley according to directions until just tender. This will take 45-50 minutes in boiling water. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Cut ends off of brussel sprouts and quarter them through the center. Toss sprouts with 1 tablespoon olive oil and a big pinch of salt and pepper. Spread sprouts out on a baking sheet.
Roast sprouts for about 20-25 minutes until they are nicely browned and crispy around the edges. Stir once halfway through to ensure even cooking.
Meanwhile, whisk together dressing ingredients and halve grapes.
Drain barley when it’s done and rinse with cold water. When sprouts are done, let them cool to room temperature.
Toss arugula with a few tablespoons of dressing until the leaves are lightly coated. Toss in barley and stir to combine. Spread arugula out on a large serving plater.
Top arugula and barley mixture with roasted sprouts, grapes, parmesan and a drizzle of extra dressing. Serve immediately or chill until needed.
Salad will keep okay in the fridge for a few days but is best the same day it’s made.