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Herby Barley Salad with Butter-Basted Mushrooms

Herby Barley Salad with Butter-Basted Mushrooms made approachable with clear cues, pantry staples, and flexible swaps.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup pearled barley
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup mixed fresh herbs parsley, dill, chives
  • 2 cups mushrooms cremini or shiitake, sliced
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Juice of 1 lemon

Instructions

  • Rinse the barley under cold water.
  • Cook the barley in vegetable broth.
  • Prepare the mushrooms.
  • Sauté the mushrooms.
  • Stir in the remaining butter and season.
  • Mix cooked barley with mushrooms and herbs.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature.