Byggrynssalat

Byggrynssalat is a traditional salad originating from Norway, but it's popular throughout Scandinavia. It's usually made with a combination of barley, canola oil, cider vinegar, salt, pepper, parsley, chives, chervil, and scallions. The barley is soaked overnight in cold water, and the next day it's rinsed and drained. The soaked barley is cooked in salted boiling water until the grains become tender but chewy. It is then stirred with parsley, chives, chervil, and scallions. The salad is dressed with a mixture of oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Once prepared, byggrynssalat can be served chilled or at room temperature.