Warm Zucchini, Barley, Chorizo Salad
Make up the base of this salad and take it to the bbq. Finish off the grilling and toss together for a delicious warm salad. it is not always easy to write a recipe for a salad. So add or subtract some of the flavourings to taste. You may like more or less lemon or maybe you prefer green olives?
Ingredients
- 1/4 piece preserved lemon rind chopped finely
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 60 ml olive oil 3 Tablespoons
- 40 ml lemon Juice 2 tablespoons
- 20 ml balsamic 1 Tablespoon
- 1 teaspoon of sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 2 cups barley cooked
- 1/2 cup black olives
- 1 large Zucchini or 2 medium ones sliced into rings
- 125 gm tomatoes 1/2'd mixed cherry, 1/2'd
- 1 chorizo sausage sliced into rings
- 50 gm Goat cheese or feta
- 1/4 bunch chives chopped
Instructions
- Mix the dressing ingredients together in a bowl: preserved lemon, smoked paprika, olive oil, lemon juice, balsamic, sugar and salt. Using a whisk or a fork, whisk the dressing together well till emulsified then mix in the barley and set aside. Add the olives cut tomatoes and chives. don't stir in just leave till later.
- Toss the zucchini and sliced chorizo in a little olive oil and sear on the BBQ. Add these to the salad bowl and toss gently.
- Put onto a platter or into a bowl and break cheese over the top