This recipe from my Tome 2 is my personal creation that combines so many things I adore: kale, pearl barley, golden grilled halloumi and bright yellow beets. It’s exactly the kind of healthy gourmet bowl salad that transforms an ordinary lunch into a gastronomic feast, saves an impromptu Saturday night with friends, and makes you forget all those boring cafeteria salads. Seriously, it’s insanely good. I had tasted something similar at a restaurant and found the idea so incredible that I absolutely had to create my own version for the site.<\/p>\n
Before even cooking the barley in chicken broth, I dry-roast it on a sheet pan under the oven broiler for 5 to 6 minutes. This broil step releases toasted hazelnut flavors that regular boiled barley NEVER has. It’s this technical detail that transforms a decent healthy salad into a dish that absolutely rocks. Combined with yellow beets roasted in the oven (more visually appealing and less staining than red ones), halloumi in large cubes pan-fried golden, and the white balsamic and lemon vinaigrette, you get a salad with 3 different levels of caramelization. It’s sophisticated without being complicated.<\/p>\n
It’s exactly the kind of versatile recipe you want in your repertoire. Legendary boxed lunch (hearty enough. Add a protein and you’re set for 5 hours of work), legendary side for any summer grilling, or light dinner for those evenings when you don’t want to overload your stomach. Perfect for hosting friends on a Saturday night on the terrace. You can prepare each component separately in advance (cooked barley, roasted beets, grilled halloumi, vinaigrette) and assemble everything when serving. Ideal recipe when entertaining without wanting to lock yourself in the kitchen for 2 hours.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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