Turkish Apricots are delectably sweet. It's the perfect on-the-go healthy snack with with a little bit tang. Turkish Apricots are known for their chewy, deliciously tart flavor. They're a great addition to salads or just plain by themselves. This June you can enjoy organic Turkish Apricots at 20% off!

Try them is this Barley Salad with Apricots & Pine Nuts

Ingredients

• 1 cup Pearled Barley   
• 3 cups water
• 12 dried apricots chopped
• 1 large shallot sliced thin
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt separated
• 1 tsp fresh ground black pepper
• 1/3 cup fresh basil chopped
• 3 cups fresh baby spinach
• 1/4 cup pine nuts toasted

Instructions

• Bring the barley, water and 1/2 tsp kosher salt to a boil. Reduce to simmer, covered, and cook for 30 minutes.

• Remove from heat and stir in the sliced shallots and chopped apricots. Cover and let stand for 15 minutes.

• Drain any excess liquid, but it should all be absorbed. Chill in a bowl in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.

• In a small sauté pan lightly toast pine nuts until golden and set aside. In a small bowl whisk together the vinegar, oil, other 1/2 tsp of salt and pepper. Pour dressing over barley, add basil and spinach and stir to mix.

• Serve chilled with toasted pine nuts on top.