Pearl barley, radish and chive salad
2 servings
30 minutes
Barley, radish, and chives salad is a simple yet exquisite dish of European cuisine that combines the tenderness of barley grains, the freshness of radish, and the spicy aroma of chives. Barley adds heartiness and pleasant texture to the salad, while radish contributes a light sharpness and crunchiness. Lemon juice and mayonnaise unite the components, creating a harmonious balance of acidity and creamy softness. This salad is perfect as a standalone dish or as a side to meat or fish. It can be served chilled to highlight the freshness of the ingredients.
1
Boil pearl barley in salted water until cooked, then drain the excess water.
- Pearl barley: 100 g
- Salt: to taste
2
Mix pearl barley with mayonnaise and freshly squeezed lemon juice, add thinly sliced radish and finely chopped chives. Season with salt and pepper to taste, mix, and serve.
- Pearl barley: 100 g
- Mayonnaise: 1 tablespoon
- Lemon juice: 2 teaspoons
- Radish: 4 pieces
- Chives: 5 stem
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
