Apple Barley Salad Recipe

As the air turns crisp and leaves begin to fall, there’s no better time to embrace the season’s fresh produce, and apples are truly one of autumn’s stars. With a wide variety of flavors and textures, apples are not only delicious but packed with essential nutrients that support overall health and wellness.

Apples, often hailed as a superfood, are brimming with fiber, antioxidants, and essential vitamins. Whether you’re a fan of the classic Honeycrisp or prefer newer varieties like Envy, Jazz, Ambrosia, or Opal, apples are a versatile and healthy addition to any meal.

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In the spirit of celebrating this nutritious fruit, I’m excited to share a wonderful recipe from Grace O’s The Age Beautifully Cookbook: Apple Barley Salad. This salad is a fantastic way to incorporate the season’s best apples into your diet while enjoying a burst of flavors and textures.

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Apple Barley Salad Recipe

Barley is an excellent source of fiber, B vitamins, and selenium. While I prefer using fresh-roasted corn kernels, thawed frozen corn works just as well. You can choose any type of apple—any variety or color, or even a mix. All apples are rich in quercetin, a compound known to support the immune system, making them great for keeping you healthy. Raisins add a boost of antioxidants, including resveratrol, the same beneficial compound found in red wine. My Honey-Lime Dressing enhances the recipe with additional antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and immune-supporting benefits. Recipe and photo reprinted with permission from The Age Beautifully Cookbook by Grace O/www.FoodTrients.com

Course

Side Dish

Cuisine

low carb, vegetarian

Skill Level

easy

Keyword

healthy recipe, low carb

Servings

Ingredients

• 1 cup cooked barley
• .5 cup corn kernels
• 2 -2/3 cup Apples chopped with peels on
• 2 Tbsp scallions chopped
• .5 cup carrots shredded
• .5 cup Raisins
• sea salt and ground pepper, to taste
• 1 recipe Honey-Lime Dressing garlic omitted

Course Side Dish Cuisine low carb, vegetarian Skill Level easy Keyword healthy recipe, low carb Servings Ingredients 1 cup cooked barley .5 cup corn kernels 2 -2/3 cup Apples chopped with peels on 2 Tbsp scallions chopped .5 cup carrots shredded .5 cup Raisins sea salt and ground pepper, to taste 1 recipe Honey-Lime Dressing garlic omitted

Instructions

1. Rinse the barley in cold water to separate the grains.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the barley, corn, apples, scallions, carrot, and raisins. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Toss with garlic-free Honey-Lime Dressing. Honey-Lime Dressing YIELDS about 1/4 cup 1 1/2 Tbs. lime juice (about 1 lime) 1 1/2 Tbs. honey 1 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil 1 minced garlic clove 1/2 tsp. chili powder Sea salt to taste
4. Combine all the ingredients in a container with a tight-fitting lid and shake until well blended.

This Apple Barley Salad is not only a delightful fall dish but also a nutritional powerhouse. Apples are rich in quercetin, a compound that supports the immune system and helps protect cells from oxidative damage. Plus, the barley provides fiber, B vitamins, and selenium, making this salad both filling and nourishing.

Whether you’re enjoying it as a side dish or a light meal, this salad is a perfect way to celebrate the season’s bounty while reaping the health benefits of apples.