I don’t have much of a sweet tooth, but I am a fan of adding fruit to savory dishes to give it that yummy balance between salty and sweet. Since apple season has begun, what better fruit to use to make a savory salad.
I saw this recipe on Real Simple a couple weeks ago and was dying to try it out- not something I would usually go for but since the main ingredient is barley how could I not enjoy it?
Creamy Barley Salad with Apples
Minor alterations: I used a little less yogurt than the recipe called for- I don’t like my grains drenched in dressing. Also I didn’t have any mint on hand so I added some chopped celery leaves for some freshness. In the future I may play around with adding thinly sliced red onion or some radishes to beef up the savory flavors.
Next savory dish on my horizon: Apple, Potato, and Onion Gratin…stay tuned!
Tags: arugula, barley, Real Simple Magazine, savory