Broccoli and Barley Smoked Paprika Salad Recipe

Name: Broccoli and Barley Smoked Paprika Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup pearled barley, rinsed; 3/4 pound broccoli, cut into florets (1 large crown); 1/4 cup olive oil; 3 large cloves garlic, chopped; 1/2 cup whole raw almonds, chopped; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 3 tablespoons sherry wine vinegar; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 big handful baby arugula; 3/4 cup cubed manchego cheese (6 ounces)

Servings: persons

1 cup pearled barley, rinsed
3/4 pound broccoli, cut into florets (1 large crown)
1/4 cup olive oil
3 large cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 cup whole raw almonds, chopped
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
3 tablespoons sherry wine vinegar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 big handful baby arugula
3/4 cup cubed manchego cheese (6 ounces)

1
Add barley to boiling salted water and cook until tender, about 30 to 45 minutes.
2
Add the broccoli the last 3 minutes of cooking and cook until tender yet still slightly crisp.
3
Drain both in a colander in the sink and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking.
4
Drain well then add to a large mixing bowl.
5
Add olive oil to a medium skillet over medium high heat.
6
Once hot, add the garlic and almonds and stir until the garlic and almonds are fragrant, about 1 minute.
7
Turn off heat, sprinkle in the smoked paprika, season with salt and pepper, and stir for 30 more seconds.
8
The residual heat will toast the paprika.
9
Carefully stir in the vinegar.
10
Pour the dressing over the broccoli and barley and toss well all together.
11
Finally add in the arugula and the cheese, taste for seasoning, and adjust as necessary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup pearled barley, rinsed, 3/4 pound broccoli, cut into florets (1 large crown), 1/4 cup olive oil, 3 large cloves garlic, chopped, and more.

Yes, Broccoli and Barley Smoked Paprika Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Broccoli and Barley Smoked Paprika Salad

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