Food & Cooking Recipes Salad Recipes Barley Salad with Herbs 3.9 (17) 1 Review By Martha Stewart Editors Martha Stewart Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter Website An article attributed to "Martha Stewart Editors" indicates when several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The Martha Stewart team aims to teach and inspire readers daily with tested-until-perfected recipes, creative DIY projects, and elevated home and entertaining ideas. They are experts in their fields who research, create, and test the best ways to help readers design the life they want. The joy is in the doing. Editorial Guidelines Updated on May 16, 2017 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 10 mins Total Time: 50 mins Servings: 6 Herbs and Dijon mustard provide brightness and bite in this barley dish. Use any type of tender green herbs you have on hand, such as basil, mint, chives, parsley, or dill. Ingredients 1 ½ cups pearl barley (not quick-cooking) Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots (about 1 medium) 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil ¾ cup roughly chopped fresh herbs Directions Bring barley and 3 cups water to a boil. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until barley is tender, about 40 minutes. Drain if necessary. Meanwhile, place shallot in a large bowl, and whisk in mustard, oil, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Stir in barley and herbs. Serve warm. Print