Warm Shiitake Barley Salad (vegan!)

This six ingredient salad (yes, that’s right)

is light, yet filling enough to stand alone as a delicious vegan main dish paired with some leafy greens, or is the perfect accompaniment to roast chicken, grilled, meats, or pretty much anything if you ask me!

Serves 4

Ingredients:

 

 

1cup barley

¼ cup olive oil

12oz Shiitake mushrooms, thinly sliced

2 cups (about 5) shallots, thinly sliced 

3 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1 Tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

Salt

Pepper

 

 

Directions:

 

In a large saucepan, bring 3 cups of water and a pinch of salt to a boil, add the 1 cup of barley and cook until tender, about 30 minutes.  Drain.

 

Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat the olive oil.  Add the mushrooms and shallots and cook over moderate heat, stirring until golden and tender about 7 minutes.  Stir in the lemon juice, drained barley, and parsley.  Season with salt and pepper to taste.