Ingredients
⅔cuppearl barley
2lbsbroccoli,with the stems
2tbspolive oil
¼tspsalt
freshly ground black pepper
⅓cupsliced almonds
4handfulsfresh baby spinach leaves
½cupfeta,crumbled
½cupseeds arils,(from ½ pomegranate)
2tbspbalsamic vinegar
1tbsplemon juice
1tspdijon mustard
salt and pepper,to taste
⅓cupolive oil
Preparation
Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add the barley, turn the heat to simmer, and cook, uncovered, for 30 minutes, or until tender. Drain and set aside.
Meanwhile, begin heating the oven to 450 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment.
Separate the broccoli crowns from the stems. Separate the crowns into florets. Peel off the tough outer skin from the stems with a vegetable peeler, and then cut into bite-size pieces.
On the baking sheet, spread the broccoli florets and stems and sprinkle with the oil. Use your hands to massage the oil into the broccoli so it is well coated, and spread in one layer.
Sprinkle with salt and some freshly ground black pepper. Roast for 15 minutes, or until tender. Remove and let cool.
As the broccoli roasts, spread the almonds in one layer on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for 3 to 5 minutes, or until golden. Watch carefully so they don’t burn. Remove and let cool
In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, salt and pepper together. Gradually whisk in oil.
In a bowl, toss the barley, broccoli and spinach with the dressing. Transfer to plates or bowls and sprinkle with the almonds, feta and pomegranate seeds.
