Smoked Chicken Pot Barley Cranberry Salad Recipes

SMOKED CHICKEN, POT BARLEY & CRANBERRY SALAD

Steps:

• Put the soaked pot barley in a pan, cover with water and bring to the boil, or cook the pearl barley following pack instructions. Turn the heat down to a simmer and cook until the barley is tender but retains a little firmness, about 10-15 mins. Drain and leave to cool completely. Meanwhile, put the cranberries in a small bowl, cover with boiling water and leave to plump up for 20 mins.
• Make the dressing by whisking all the ingredients together with a fork. Taste for balance - it should be slightly sweet. Add more vinegar or maple syrup, if you like.
• Cook the beans in boiling water for 1-2 mins or until they're tender but still have a little bite. Drain and run cold water over them to help them keep their bright colour. Drain the cranberries and pat them dry with a tea towel. Core, quarter and slice the pear, then toss the slices with the lemon juice.
• Put the drained barley, beans, cranberries, pear, pecans, lamb's lettuce, parsley and chicken into a broad, shallow serving bowl with the dressing. Gently toss everything together and serve.

RACHEL'S CRANBERRY CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Mix together the chicken and mayonnaise in a bowl, stir to coat well, then stir in the green onions, dried cranberries, apple, pecans, lime juice, salt, pepper, and dill weed. Serve immediately, or refrigerate several hours or overnight (the flavor just gets better).

SMOKED-CHICKEN AND CRANBERRY SALAD

Steps:

• Soak cranberries in a bowl of warm water to cover 15 minutes, then drain well in a sieve and chop. Whisk together oil and lime juice in a medium bowl, then add cranberries, remaining ingredients, and salt and pepper to taste, tossing to coat.

SMOKED PAPRIKA CHICKEN WITH WARM BARLEY SALAD

Steps:

• Place the water and pearl barley in a large saucepan over high heat and bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 30-35 minutes or until tender. Rinse under cold running water. Drain.
• Meanwhile, combine the paprika and cayenne pepper in a large bowl. Add the chicken and toss to lightly coat. Preheat a chargrill on medium-high. Add the chicken and cook for 5 minutes each side or until just cooked through.
• Cook the beans in a saucepan of lightly salted boiling water for 2 minutes or until bright green and tender crisp. Rinse under cold running water. Drain.
• Whisk together the lime juice and oil in a small bowl. Combine the pearl barley, beans, lime juice mixture, capsicum, shallot and 1/2 cup of coriander in a large bowl. Season with pepper.
• Thinly slice the chicken across the grain. Divide the salad among serving plates. Sprinkle with the remaining coriander and top with the chicken. Serve with yoghurt and lime wedges.

BARLEY SALAD WITH CHICKEN AND CORN

Steps:

• In a medium pot of boiling salted water, cook barley according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
• Meanwhile, preheat oven to 450 degrees. Place scallions and corn on a rimmed baking sheet. Toss with 1 tablespoon oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast until vegetables are tender, about 25 minutes, stirring halfway through.
• In a large bowl, combine barley, roasted vegetables, tomatoes, parsley, chicken, 1 tablespoon oil, and 1 tablespoon lime juice; season with salt and pepper. In a medium bowl, toss spinach with 1 tablespoon oil and 2 teaspoons lime juice; season with salt and pepper. Serve spinach with chicken-barley mixture.