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Mushroom Barley and Roasted Asparagus Salad Recipe
Prep Time | 20 minutes |
Cook Time | 40 minutes |
Passive Time | 60 minutes |
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Ingredients
- 3/4 cup pearl barley rinsed
- 2 tablespoon sprigs fresh thyme plus 1minced leaves
- 3 cup stems fresh flat-leaf parsley plus 1/3chopped leaves
- 1 Bay Leaf
- 2 in lemons zest peeledlarge strips
- 10 ounces button mushrooms trimmed and thinly sliced (about 4 cups)
- 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil plus more for cooking the asparagus
- 1/2 medium shallot minced
- 2 bunches medium asparagus woody stems trimmed (about 2 pounds)
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Instructions
- Put the barley in a medium pot with water to cover by a few inches and salt it generously. Tie the thyme sprigs, parsley stems, and bay leaf together with a piece of kitchen twine and add to the pot, along with the lemon peel. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 30 minutes. Drain and remove the herbs and lemon.
- Meanwhile, toss the mushrooms with 2 tablespoons of the lemon juice and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt in a large bowl. Whisk the remaining lemon juice with the mustard, remaining salt, and pepper, to taste, in a small bowl. Gradually whisk in the olive oil, starting with a few drops and then adding the rest in a steady stream to make a smooth, slightly thick vinaigrette. Add the shallots.
- Toss the mushrooms, barley, and the dressing together. Stir in the chopped herbs. Set aside at room temperature for about 1 hour for the flavors to come together.
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
- Spread the spears in a single layer in a shallow baking pan, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt, and roll to coat thoroughly. Roast the asparagus until lightly browned and tender, about 10 minutes, giving the pan a good shake about halfway through. Spread the roasted asparagus on a serving platter. Spoon the barley salad on top and serve.