• Savory Apple Salad

    by Holly • October 12, 2009 • grains/nuts/lentils, salad, vegetarian • 0 Comments

    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

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    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!

    About Holly

    The Story of Holly

    Told by Miz Emily

    Holly first introduced me to the concept of "caw-ing" almost 3 years ago. My life has never been the same. By day this crow works the office life but by night you will certainly find Holly (Party Pants) Stevens in her Jamaica Plain kitchen cooking and dancing the night away in true crow fashion. Proudly hailing from Maine's Old Orchard Beach, this wild one has figured out how to combine her love for New England- its history, its food, & its boozy dance parties- with her love of classic elegance. Holly's food is fresh, locally produced, healthy, and full of flavor. A self-described salt hound, no taste bud goes untouched by a meal at Holly's nest. By combining simple salads with rich pastas, fish, and soups, no visitor will leave unsatisfied. Moreover, no hangover goes uncured when morning walks with Holly are kicked off with a hidden stash of irish coffee, and finished off by a nice warm plate of oven potatoes and frittata.

    Glancing around her kitchen you will find a few staple items including a mini whisk (for perfect salad dressing), the classiest compost bucket I've ever seen, a kick-ass vegetable hutch, and most importantly a tasty beverage ready to meet your hand. Her home is cozy and warm, and her hospitality is outmatched by no one. On the bookshelves you will find recipes given to her by friends, and books like Omnivore's Dilemma and Salt: A World History, the later being one of the best book suggestion I've ever received, and the subject of her college thesis. Never missing the chance to make a dinner party a dance party, Holly is in constant motion, ready to motivate the group with classy tunes like Credence, Al Green, and GirlTalk. Unless, of course, Top Chef is on.

    http://crowsinthekitchen.com

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