Garlicky barley and green bean salad with herby almonds

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Pour the barley into a saucepan, cover with water and add a big pinch of salt. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes. At this point, add the green beans and cook for a further 3-5 minutes, until the beans and barley are just cooked. Drain and refresh under cold water; give the colander a really good shake to dry everything off.

Step 2

While the barley is cooking, make the dressing. Simply whisk together all the ingredients with a tablespoon of water. You can do this in the bowl that you're serving the salad in to save on washing up.

Step 3

Next, warm a small frying pan over a medium heat. Add the almonds and toast for 6-8 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden. Roughly chop them, then mix them with the garlic, chives, olive oil and a pinch of salt in a small bowl.

Step 4

Add the barley, green beans, celery and apple to the serving bowl. Toss with the dressing and season to taste.

Step 5

Divide between plates, scatter over the celery leaves (if using) and spoon over the herby toasted almonds to finish