Blackberry and melon barley salad, a rather unique combination of ingredients that is both delicious and refreshing. A great dish to offer your vegan guests.

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Difficulty: Easy
Cost: Affordable
Preparation time: 15 Minutes
Portions: 2 people
Cooking methods: Boiling
Cuisine: Italian
Seasonality: Summer

Ingredients

9 oz cantaloupe melon
4.5 oz pearled barley
5 oz blackberries
2.1 oz whole blanched hazelnuts
200 units yellow cherry tomatoes
2 tbsp olive oil
as needed fine salt
as needed mixed peppercorns

Tools

1 Pot
1 Colander
1 Cutting Board
1 Knife
1 Spoon
2 Salad Bowls

Preparation of Blackberry and Melon Barley Salad

First of all, boil the barley and, once cooked, drain it and let it cool completely before using it.
Clean the melon and cut it into cubes.
Now wash and slice the yellow cherry tomatoes into rounds.
In a salad bowl, pour in the cooled barley and add the chopped melon and tomatoes.
Season with olive oil, salt, and a grind of fresh pepper.
Toast the hazelnuts for a few minutes then
chop them coarsely leaving a few whole and place them on the salad.
Finally, complete the dish with fresh blackberries.
And voilà… the blackberry and melon barley salad is ready to be served at the table.