Ratatouille Pearl Barley Salad with Harissa and Tahini Dressing

This veg loaded recipe uses pearl barley as the base which helps to lower cholesterol, promotes overall cardiovascular health and provides essential e...nergy when you're on the go. Topped with a spicy sesame dressing we're sure this will become one of your lunchbox staples. Read more This veg loaded recipe uses pearl barley as the base which helps to lower cholesterol, promotes overall cardiovascular health and provides essential energy when you're on the go. Topped with a spicy sesame dressing we're sure this will become one of your lunchbox staples.

Prep time
15 mins
Cook time
45 mins
FREEZER FRIENDLY
No
SHELF LIFE
3 days
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
fibre
Prebiotics
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Herbs &
spices
Contains
Nuts, Gluten
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
fibre
Prebiotics
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Herbs &
spices

NUTRITION PER SERVING (Read more)

11g
Protein
471kcal
Calories
21g
Total Fat
66g
Carbs
15g
Sugars
19g
Fibre
145mg
Calcium
11%
 
5mg
Iron
28%
 
132mg
Magnesium
31%
 
1406mg
Potassium
30%
 
134mg
Sodium
6%
 
0mg
Vitamin B1
0%
0mcg
Vitamin B12
0%
0mcg
Vitamin D
0%
5mg
Vitamin E
33%
 
159mcg
Vitamin B9
40%
 
310mcg
Vitamin A
34%
 
183mg
Vitamin C
203%
 
2.6mg
Zinc
24%
 
29mcg
Vitamin K
24%
 
0.5mg
Copper
56%
 
0.2mg
Vitamin B2
15%
 
3.6mg
Vitamin B3
23%
 
0.8mg
Vitamin B6
47%
 
305mg
Phosphorus
24%
 
Protein: 11g; Calories: 471kcal; Total Fat: 21g; Carbs: 66g; Sugars: 15g; Fibre: 19g; Calcium: 145mg (11%); Iron: 5mg (28%); Magnesium: 132mg (31%); Potassium: 1406mg (30%); Sodium: 134mg (6%); Vitamin B1: 0mg (0%); Vitamin B12: 0mcg (0%); Vitamin D: 0mcg (0%); Vitamin E: 5mg (33%); Vitamin B9: 159mcg (40%); Vitamin A: 310mcg (34%); Vitamin C: 183mg (203%); Zinc: 2.6mg (24%); Vitamin K: 29mcg (24%); Copper: 0.5mg (56%); Vitamin B2: 0.2mg (15%); Vitamin B3: 3.6mg (23%); Vitamin B6: 0.8mg (47%); Phosphorus: 305mg (24%)
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Notes

Alternatives:

pearl barley - brown rice, buckwheat, millet

courgette - tenderstem, broccoli, asparagus

red onion - yellow onion, spring onion, leek

tahini - sunflower butter, peanut butter

Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
fibre
Prebiotics
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Herbs &
spices
Contains
Nuts, Gluten
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User comments (7)

Denise 5 months ago

Much tastier than I expected it to be. I enjoy pearl barley. I find tray bake recipes very convenient way to cook. I will be making this again

Malik 7 months ago

This is a absolutely gorgeous. It's quick to prep and quicker to eat. So lovely with the nutty, almost sweet pearl barley. Nutrition and veg packed. Even had left overs for two more days and still great. Recommend definitely.

Angela 8 months ago

Really delicious and agree with other reviewer that this is a great recipe to use up leftover veg. I didn’t have any tahini but just adjusted the water.

10 months ago

I also added olives, really great recipe

Sharon 12 months ago

Easy to put together

Sandra Last year

Delicious - enjoyed pearl barley texture as a change

Karina Last year

Delicious & great way to use up veg in the fridge. Added mushrooms, celery and a tired looking green chilli. Added a few cashews on top too. Loved the pearl barley.

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