Sweet Apple and Cheese Barley Salad

By AzWench

Barley makes the most wonderful salads. I love the chewy texture and buttery flavor. This salad is one of my very favorites. Remember to not add the lettuce until ready to serve.

Ingredients

• For the Salad:
• 2 apples, diced with seeds and core
• 1/4 cup golden raisins
• 1/2 apricot cheese, cubed OR any speciality cheese
• 2 to 3 cups Barley, cooked (pressure for 20 minutes)
• 1 pint raspberries
• 3/4 cup walnuts, pieces
• 1 head of leaf lettuce
• Sweet Red Wine Vinegar Dressing:
• 2 T. red wine vinegar
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 t. salt
• 2 T. sugar
• 1 t. Dijon mustard
• 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/3 cup xagave syrup

Details

Adapted from chefbrad.com

Preparation

Step 1

Wash and dice the apples in a small dice. Combine them in a bowl with the raisins, cheese, and barley. Stir in the dressing. Arrange the lettuce leaves on a platter or in the serving dish. Pour salad in the center. Top with the raspberries and walnut pieces.