Barley Salad with Creamy Tahini Dressing
Hearty grain salad with creamy dressing. Makes 4-6 servings.
From The How Not to Age Cookbook
Ingredients
- barley groats
- white beans
- celery
- carrot
- scallions
- dried goji berries
- pecan or walnut pieces
- parsley
- tahini
- garlic
- rice vinegar
- lemon or lime juice
- nutritional yeast
- white miso paste
- turmeric
- pippali
Instructions
- In a saucepan, bring 3 cups (700ml) of water to a boil.
- Add the barley groats.
- Lower the heat to medium-low.
- Cover and simmer until the barley groats are tender but slightly chewy, 40 to 45 minutes.
- Drain well and place in a serving bowl.
- To the bowl, add the beans, celery, carrot, scallions, goji berries, pecans, and parsley, then set aside.
- In a small blender or food processor, combine the tahini, garlic, vinegar, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, miso paste, turmeric, pippali, and 2 tablespoons (30ml) of water.
- Blend until smooth, adding more water if needed, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.
- Pour the dressing onto the salad, toss to combine, and serve.