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Warm Cauliflower and Herbed Barley Salad

By The Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

4.5

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We're seeing gigante beans everywhere. They're creamy and buttery, and their size adds a dramatic look.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    35 minutes

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

1/2 cup pearled barley
Kosher salt
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
Freshly ground black pepper
1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
1 15-ounce can gigante, corona, or butter beans, rinsed
1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves, divided
2 tablespoons fresh tarragon leaves, divided

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Place barley in a large saucepan; add water to cover by 2". Season with salt. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, 25-30 minutes. Drain; run under cold water. Set aside.

    Step 2

    Meanwhile, whisk lemon juice, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and 5 tablespoons oil in a medium bowl until emulsified. Season dressing with salt and pepper; set aside.

    Step 3

    Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add cauliflower; cook, turning occasionally, until browned in spots, 10-12 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons water, cover, and cook until just tender, about 2 minutes longer. Season with salt and pepper.

    Step 4

    Transfer cauliflower to a large bowl; add beans, 1/4 cup parsley, 1 tablespoon tarragon, reserved barley, and half of reserved dressing. Toss to coat; season with salt and pepper.

    Step 5

    Divide salad among bowls; drizzle remaining dressing over. Garnish with lemon zest, 1/4 cup parsley, and 1 tablespoon tarragon.

Nutrition Per Serving

Per serving: 420 calories
25 g fat
11 g fiber
#### Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit
TagsSaladPilafBarleyRice & GrainsGigante BeanWhite BeanBean and LegumeVegetableCauliflowerParsleyHerbs & SpicesMainSideDinnerNut FreeDairy FreeVegetarianVeganEasyWeeknight MealsSauteFallWinterBon Appétit

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