Vibrant in colour with a sweet twist, this pomegranate salad is the perfect side to accompany any festive main. For more food ideas and recipe inspiration, join the Coles Cooking Club Facebook group at coles.com.au/colescookingclub.
- Serves6, as a side
- Cook time35 minutes
- Prep time20 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 cup (200g) pearl barley
- 1/2 cup (100g) green lentils
- 1 cup coarsley chopped coriander
- 1 cup coarsley chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tbs pepitas (pumpkin seeds), toasted
- 2 tbs slivered almonds, toasted
- 2 tbs pine nuts, toasted
- 1 tbs baby capers, drained
- 1/2 cup (80g) currants
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1/4 cup (60ml) extra virgin olive oil
- 1/3 cup (50g) pomegranate seeds
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Method
Step 1
Cook the barley and lentils following packet directions. Refresh under cold water. Drain well.
Step 2
Place the barley and lentils in a large bowl with the coriander, parsley, onion, pepitas, almonds, pine nuts, capers, currants, lemon juice and oil. Season. Gently toss to combine.
Step 3
Transfer to a serving platter. Sprinkle with pomegranate seeds to serve.
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