Pearl barley recipes
A versatile and nourishing grain that works wonders in soups, stews and winter salads. Try one of our varied recipes.
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Leeks
Charred leek, pearl barley and cheshire cheese salad
In this hearty salad, pearl barley and chunky strips of caramelised leek are coated in a cheesy buttermilk dressing – pure winter pleasure.
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Favourite warm salads
Artichoke and barley salad with soft-boiled eggs
A combo of hot and cold ingredients creates a robust warm salad, perfect for spring. It includes jarred artichokes, eggs and honeyed almonds.
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Winter soups
Celeriac, bacon and barley soup
This winter's day celeriac soup by Georgina Hayden is filled with the comforting aromas of smoky bacon, sweet onions and rosemary. Make double and freeze.
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Aubergine
Barley, aubergine and pomegranate salad
A make-ahead salad recipe, with pearl barley and aubergine, that's great for a packed lunch or a picnic on a summery day.
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Pearl barley
Chicken with baked pearl barley risotto
Pearl barley replaces rice in this not-so-traditional risotto. This baked version uses chicken thighs, bacon and leeks for a flavoursome dinner for two.
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Pearl barley
Pearl barley salad
A wholesome salad recipe full of filling pearl barley and bursts of juicy tomato and salty feta in every bite. You can also use this barley in a risotto
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Chicken casseroles
Pot-braised chicken and barley
Save washing-up with this basic, hearty one-pot chicken recipe - it's full of fragrant herbs, and loads of veg too. Easily doubled, if you have two casserole pots
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Healthy vegetarian
Easy green pearl barley salad with roast parsnips and goat’s cheese
A vegetarian salad recipe made with pearl barley, parsnips and goats cheese. This healthy recipe is great for the colder months.
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Chicken salads
Warm chicken, barley and mushroom salad
This warm chicken, barley and mushroom salad recipe makes a lovely autumnal lunch - try it as an alternative to rice or lentils.
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Low-fat
Chicken and pearl barley broth
Top prize for comfort food in a bowl goes to this chicken and pearl barley broth. It only takes a few simple ingredients to make this satisfying meal.
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