Salmon and Barley Salad

Name: Salmon and Barley Salad
Ingredients: 0.5 cup pearl barley, rinsed and drained; 0.5 cup dry white wine; 0.25 teaspoon whole black peppercorns; 1 teaspoon coarse salt; 1 bay leaf; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 pound salmon fillet, skinned, cut into 1-inch chunks; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 teaspoons coarsely chopped fresh dill, plus sprigs for garnish; Freshly ground pepper; 1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced; 1 small cucumber, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeds removed, and cut into ¼-inch-thick slices; Lemon wedges, for serving

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By

Martha Stewart Test Kitchen

Updated on May 16, 2017

Servings:

6

For a substantialsalad, pearl barley is matched with dilland poached salmon, an excellent sourceof protein.

Ingredients

½ cup pearl barley, rinsed and drained
½ cup dry white wine
¼ teaspoon whole black peppercorns
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 pound salmon fillet, skinned, cut into 1-inch chunks
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons coarsely chopped fresh dill, plus sprigs for garnish
Freshly ground pepper
1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced
1 small cucumber, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeds removed, and cut into ¼-inch-thick slices
Lemon wedges, for serving

Directions

Put pearl barley and 1 1/4 cups water into a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; cover, and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer until water has been absorbed and barley is tender, about 30 minutes. Drain any excess water, and return barley to saucepan. Fluff with a fork; cover, and set aside.
Bring wine, 5 cups water, the peppercorns, 1/2 teaspoon salt, the bay leaf, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice to a boil in a large high-sided skillet over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer 5 minutes. Add salmon; cook 4 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer salmon to a nonreactive dish. Cover; let stand 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, whisk together remaining tablespoon lemon juice, the oil, dill, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt in a small bowl; season with pepper.
Toss together barley, salmon, onion, and cucumber in a large bowl. Gently fold in vinaigrette. Divide salad among six plates; garnish with dill, and serve with lemon wedges.