Country Salad with a Medley of Tomatoes, Barley, Lentils, Melon, and Pecorino
Get ready to embrace the vibrant and refreshing flavors of the countryside with this delightful country salad. Bursting with a selection of tomatoes, nutritious barley, lentils, juicy melon, and creamy pecorino, this salad offers a symphony of tastes and textures. Topped with flaxseeds and sunflower seeds for added crunch, and dressed with a zesty citrus and olive oil dressing, this salad is a true celebration of fresh ingredients. Let’s dive into the recipe and create a salad that will transport your taste buds to the countryside.
Ingredients:
- 100g Barley, cooked and chilled
- 50g Romaine lettuce
- 50g Frisée salad
- 50g Lentils, cooked and chilled
- 50g Spring onion
- 100g Melon
- 50g Cucumber
- 50g Datterini tomatoes, three colors, halved and at room temperature
- 50g Fresh pecorino cheese, diced
- 20g Flaxseeds and sunflower seeds, at room temperature
- 50g Boiled potatoes, chilled
- 20g Grated horseradish
- 20g Chives
- Extra virgin olive oil (evoo), salt, pepper, and lemon to taste
Instructions:
- Prepare the Salad Base:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked barley, romaine lettuce, frisée salad, lentils, sliced spring onion, diced melon, and cucumber slices.
- Gently toss the ingredients together to evenly distribute them.
- Add the Tomato Medley:
- Carefully scatter the halved datterini tomatoes of different colors over the salad base.
- Incorporate the Cheese and Seeds:
- Sprinkle the diced fresh pecorino cheese over the salad, distributing it evenly.
- Top the salad with a generous sprinkle of flaxseeds and sunflower seeds for added texture and nuttiness.
- Prepare the Potatoes:
- Cut the chilled boiled potatoes into bite-sized pieces.
- Assemble and Dress:
- Arrange the boiled potatoes on top of the salad.
- Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil (evoo) over the salad, followed by a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
- Season with salt and pepper according to your taste preference.
- Add the grated and soaked horseradish for a subtle kick of flavor.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped chives over the salad as a garnish.
- Serve and Enjoy:
- Toss the salad gently to coat the ingredients with the dressing.
- Serve the country salad immediately, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- Each bite will offer a delightful combination of the juicy tomatoes, hearty barley, refreshing melon, and creamy pecorino.
- The flaxseeds and sunflower seeds will provide a satisfying crunch, while the zesty dressing adds a burst of citrusy freshness.