Barley Salad
- 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
- Kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 1/2 to 4 cups cooked and cooled barley
- 1 small head fennel, julienned
- 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon, approximately 4 slices
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
- Freshly ground black pepper
- In a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice and a pinch of kosher salt.
- Add the olive oil and whisk to combine.
- Set aside.
- Combine the barley, fennel, pine nuts, Parmesan, bacon and parsley in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the dressing and stir to combine.
- Season, to taste, with the salt and pepper.
- Serve immediately or allow to sit in the refrigerator for up to 1 hour.
freshly squeezed orange juice, kosher salt, extravirgin olive oil, barley, head fennel, pine nuts, parmesan cheese, bacon, parsley, freshly ground black pepper
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/barley-salad-recipe.html (may not work)