Apparently the origin of this salad is based around the ingredients that represent the seven sacred foods of Israel as mentioned in the Torah. So I guess we are looking at barley (or you could use freekah or even quinoa), figs, grapes, olives, pomegranate, plus everything else that is contained in this amazingly delicious combo.
I was a little hesitant on the idea of the inclusion of dried figs to be honest, but we absolutely loved this salad in our house. Imagine throwing all of this goodness into a bowl and then dressing it with a wonderful vinaigrette. It couldn't be more simple, and frankly, this will be a regular feature on our menu! Enjoy.
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Need
- 200 Grams pearl barley
- water for steaming
- 4 chicken thighs boneless
- pink salt flakes and pepper to taste BUY
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Balsamic Vinaigrette
- 1 cloves garlic
- 100 Grams balsamic vinegar
- 1 Teaspoon honey
- 1 Teaspoon Yellow Mustard Recipe
- pink salt flakes and pepper to taste BUY
- 200 Grams Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) BUY
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The Salad
- 3 Handfuls salad greens
- 2 oranges, peeled and cut into segments
- 6 dried figs sliced thinly
- 1/2 Bunch green or red seedless grapes, halved
- 1 red onion sliced thinly
- 80 Grams black olives, pitted and halved
- 1 pomegranate seeds
- 3 spring onions, sliced thinly
- 80 Grams pistachios shelled
- 1-2 avocado sliced
- 100 Grams feta, crumbled
Do
- 1
Place pearl barley into the Thermomix basket, rinse with water. Pour 1 litre of water into the Thermomix bowl and insert basket. Season chicken with salt and pepper and place into a lined Varoma dish and tray. Set into position. Cook 30 min/Varoma/speed 4. Slice chicken and set aside. Tip drained barley into a bowl. Set aside.
- 2
Drain the Thermomix bowl. To make the Balsamic Vinaigrette place garlic into the Thermomix bowl. Chop 3 sec/speed 6. Add remaining ingredients and blend 20 sec/speed 6. Pour over barley and stir to combine.
- 3
While the barley and chicken are cooking, assemble the salad on a large serving platter, starting with the salad leaves and building up until you have the cooked barley and chicken to add.
- 4
This keeps well for one day if you don't dress the salad greens; leave them seperate if you plan on eating it over a couple of days.
Served with
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