Tales from the Galley Kitchen
Mushroom & Barley Salad

Vinaigrette

  • 1 T white wine vinegar
  • 1 t honey
  • 1 t brown mustard
  • 3 T olive oil
  • Salt and pepper

Salad

  • 1/2 red onion
  • Olive oil
  • 2 2/3 C vegetable broth
  • 2/3 C pearl barley
  • 4 ounces raw shiitake mushrooms, sliced
  • 1/2 C chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 t salt

Directions

For Vinaigrette: Whisk together vinegar, honey and mustard. Slowly add oil while whisking, until emulsified. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Preheat oven to 350°F. Peel onion half and coat with oil. Place on baking sheet and roast until tender, about 30 minutes. Chop coarsely.

In a medium pot, bring broth to a boil and add barley. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until barley is tender (35 to 40 minutes). Drain any excess liquid; spread barley on a baking sheet to cool.

In a sauté pan over medium heat, cook mushrooms with 1 tablespoon of oil until tender. Mix sautéed mushrooms into cooled barley, along with onion, parsley, salt and Vinaigrette. Adjust seasoning as desired.