Beets, Toasted Barley + Burrata Salad

Fill a large saucepan with enough salted water to cover 8 small beets, scrubbed and trimmed by at least 1 in [2.5 cm]. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, lower the heat to a simmer, cover, and cook until the beets are tender and a knife or skewer passes easily through the cen