Egyptian Barley Salad with Pomegranate Vinaigrette - Once Upon a Chef

Name: Egyptian Barley Salad with Pomegranate Vinaigrette - Once Upon a Chef
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 1½ cups pearl barley ((do not substitute hulled barley or hull-less barley)); Salt and pepper; ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, (plus more for serving); 2½ tablespoons pomegranate molasses ((see note)); 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, (from 1 lemon); 1 tablespoon sugar; ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; ½ cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro ((parsley may be substituted)); ½ cup golden raisins; ½ cup unsalted shelled pistachios or walnuts (coarsely chopped); 4 oz feta cheese, (cut into ½-in (13-mm) cubes); ½ cup scallions, (green parts only, thinly sliced (you'll need 4 to 6 scallions)); ½ cup pomegranate seeds

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Inspired by the flavors of Egypt, this barley salad is adorned with feta chunks, scallions, pistachios, raisins and pomegranate seeds.

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Ingredients

1½ cups pearl barley ((do not substitute hulled barley or hull-less barley))
Salt and pepper
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, (plus more for serving)
2½ tablespoons pomegranate molasses ((see note))
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, (from 1 lemon)
1 tablespoon sugar
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro ((parsley may be substituted))
½ cup golden raisins
½ cup unsalted shelled pistachios or walnuts (coarsely chopped)
4 oz feta cheese, (cut into ½-in (13-mm) cubes)
½ cup scallions, (green parts only, thinly sliced (you'll need 4 to 6 scallions))
½ cup pomegranate seeds