--- title: "Barley, Radicchio and Nectarine Salad" id: "13271" type: "post" slug: "barley-radicchio-and-nectarine-salad" published_at: "2023-02-17T00:58:11+00:00" modified_at: "2024-06-19T13:25:57+00:00" url: "https://mondaydreams.com/2023/02/17/barley-radicchio-and-nectarine-salad/" markdown_url: "https://mondaydreams.com/2023/02/17/barley-radicchio-and-nectarine-salad.md" excerpt: "This vibrant dish is everything I love in a summer salad. It’s sweet, bitter and a little tart. The blend of flavors, the texture, the colors… I’m obsessed with this simple meal. I’ve been loving barley way too much lately...." taxonomy_category: - "Mains" - "Salads and Buddha Bowls" - "Sides" taxonomy_language: - "English" taxonomy_post_translations: - "pll_63ed43956738a" --- # Barley, Radicchio and Nectarine Salad by [Gaby](https://mondaydreams.com/author/gabysommer/) on [February 17, 2023](https://mondaydreams.com/2023/02/17/barley-radicchio-and-nectarine-salad/) in [Mains](https://mondaydreams.com/category/mains/) , [Salads and Buddha Bowls](https://mondaydreams.com/category/salads/) , [Sides](https://mondaydreams.com/category/sides/) [Jump to Recipe](#recipe) [Print Recipe](https://mondaydreams.com/wprm_print/barley-radicchio-and-nectarine-salad) This vibrant dish is everything I love in a summer salad. It’s sweet, bitter and a little tart. The blend of flavors, the texture, the colors… I’m obsessed with this simple meal. I’ve been loving barley way too much lately. Luckily, it has some great health benefits. Barley is an ancient grain that’s high in fiber, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. Want to learn more about barley? Check out this [link](https://draxe.com/nutrition/barley-nutrition/) . The combination of mild nutty-flavored barley with bitter radicchio and sweet nectarines is beyond delicious. This salad also features golden raisins, fresh mint, avocado, red onion and an olive oil, orange and ginger dressing that brings out the flavors of these delicious fruits and vegetables. It’s flavor-packed and so full of goodness. Thanks to the addition of barley, this salad is light and fresh, but filling at the same time. It’s the perfect salad for those warm summer days, totally share-worthy and a beautiful side dish you can bring to your next barbecue or dinner party. This is a fuss-free recipe everyone will enjoy! The recipe is super easy so I suggest eating it shortly after you make it. But if you want to make this healthy salad ahead of time, then keep the dressing in a different container, otherwise, it will get soggy and unappetizing. **If you try this amazing summer recipe, let us know what you think, tag us on [Instagram @mondaydreamsblog](https://www.instagram.com/mondaydreamsblog/) or leave a comment below. We love hearing from you!** ## Barley, Radicchio and Nectarine Salad Vibrant, healthy and incredibly delicious Barley Salad. This vegetarian salad is a great side dish and perfect for warm summer days. It’s sweet, bitter and a little tart, the most scrumptious blend of flavors. [Print Recipe](https://mondaydreams.com/wprm_print/barley-radicchio-and-nectarine-salad) [Pin Recipe](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/bookmarklet/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmondaydreams.com%2F2023%2F02%2F17%2Fbarley-radicchio-and-nectarine-salad%2F&media=https%3A%2F%2Fmondaydreams.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F02%2FBarley-Radicchio-Nectarine-Salad-0003-web.jpg&description=Barley%2C+Radicchio+and+Nectarine+Salad&is_video=false) Prep Time 10 minutes mins Cook Time 20 minutes mins Total Time 20 minutes mins ### Ingredients - ⅔cupspearl barley - 2cupschopped radicchio - 2medium nectarines,chopped - 1small red onion,*thinly sliced - 1small Hass avocado,peeled and chopped - ¼cupmint,finely chopped - 2Tbspgolden raisins - Sea salt and pepper to taste #### DRESSING - 2Tbspolive oil - 2Tbsporange juice - 1Tbsp+ 1 tsp balsamic vinegar - 2tspapple cider vinegar - 2tspcoconut nectar or maple syrup - 2tspfinely grated ginger ### Instructions - First, cook the barley. Rinse well, add barley to a small saucepan and cover it with lots of water. Bring it to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 20 - 25 minutes; until tender. Drain and rinse with cold water. - While the barley is cooking prep the rest of the ingredients. - Add all the dressing ingredients to a small bowl and whisk until combined. Set aside. - Add the cooked barley, radicchio, nectarines, onion, avocado, mint and raisins to a big bowl. Add the dressing, sea salt and pepper to taste, and gently toss to combine. - Enjoy this vibrant salad! - If you are making this salad ahead of time, keep the dressing in a different container until you are ready to eat it, or it will get soggy. ### Notes * I don’t like the strong taste of raw onions, so I place the sliced onions in a small bowl and cover them with boiling water. After ten minutes, I drain and rinse the onions with cold water. 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