Turkey With Warm Barley Salad Recipe

Name: Turkey With Warm Barley Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups fat-free low-sodium chicken broth; 1 cup quick-cooking barley; Kosher salt; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 tablespoons sliced almonds; 12 ounces Brussels sprouts, thinly sliced (about 3 cups); Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 4 4 -to-5-ounce turkey cutlets (about 1/4 inch thick); Freshly ground pepper; 1 plum tomato, diced

Servings: persons

2 cups fat-free low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup quick-cooking barley
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons sliced almonds
12 ounces Brussels sprouts, thinly sliced (about 3 cups)
Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
4 4 -to-5-ounce turkey cutlets (about 1/4 inch thick)
Freshly ground pepper
1 plum tomato, diced

1
Bring the chicken broth and 1/4 cup water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
2
Stir in the barley and 1/4 teaspoon salt, cover and cook over medium heat until the liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes.
3
Meanwhile, melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add the almonds and cook, stirring, until toasted, 2 minutes.
4
Transfer to a plate.
5
Add the Brussels sprouts, lemon zest and 1/4 teaspoon salt to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes; transfer to a large bowl and wipe out the skillet.
6
Add the barley to the bowl and toss; cover to keep warm.
7
Add the olive oil to the skillet and return to medium-high heat.
8
Sprinkle the turkey with 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste; add to the skillet and cook, turning once, until cooked through, about 5 minutes.
9
Divide among plates.
10
Add the tomato and lemon juice to the skillet and cook 1 minute.
11
Stir in the almonds and the remaining 1 tablespoon butter until melted, then spoon over the turkey.
12
Serve with the barley salad.
13
Photograph by Christopher Testani

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups fat-free low-sodium chicken broth, 1 cup quick-cooking barley, Kosher salt, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, and more.

Yes, Turkey With Warm Barley 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.

Turkey With Warm Barley Salad

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