Moroccan Chickpea Barley SaladMoroccan Chickpea Barley Salad

If you have about 45 minutes to spend in the kitchen, Moroccan Chickpea Barley Salad might be an awesome dairy free recipe to try. This recipe serves 6. One portion of this dish contains around 15g of protein, 26g of fat, and a total of 536 calories. For $2.16 per serving, this recipe covers 29% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. 883 people found this recipe to be yummy and satisfying. It works well as a main course. A mixture of apricots, chickpeas, cayenne, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious. It is brought to you by Simply Recipes. Overall, this recipe earns an outstanding spoonacular score of 99%. Users who liked this recipe also liked Moroccan Couscous and Chickpea Salad, Moroccan chickpean and lentil stew, and Barley salad with vegetables.

Ingredients

Cooking Instructions

1. 01

   Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot on medium high heat.

2. 02

   Add the barley and sauté for 3-4 minutes, stirring often.

3. 03

   Add the broth, water, and a teaspoon of salt. Bring to a simmer and simmer until the barley is tender, anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour, depending on how old the barley is.

4. 04

   Strain the barley, toss with olive oil: Strain the cooked barley through a colander or sieve and run cold water over to cool it quickly. Toss and mix in the colander to strain as much water as you can.

5. 05

   Lay out the barley on a sheet pan and drizzle olive oil over it.

6. 06

   Mix to coat well and set aside.

7. 07

   Combine salad ingredients: In a large bowl, add the chickpeas, pistachios, apricots, green onions and parsley and mix well.

8. 08

   Add the zest and juice of the lemon and mix again.