BARLEY, CORN, AND CHERRY TOMATO SALAD WITH BASIL DRESSING

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Barley, Corn, and Cherry Tomato Salad with Basil Dressing image

Categories     Salad     Herb     Tomato     Vegetable     Freeze/Chill     High Fiber     Summer     Chill     Gourmet

Yield Serves 10 to 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups medium barley
1 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup white-wine vinegar
1 1/2 cups packed fresh basil leaves, rinsed and spun dry
2/3 cup vegetable oil
3 cups cooked fresh corn kernels (cut from about 6 ears)
2 pints cherry tomatoes, halved or, if large, quartered

Steps:

  • In a kettle bring 10 cups water to a boil, stir in the barley and the salt, and simmer the barley, covered, for 40 minutes, or until it is tender. Drain the barley in a colander, rinse it under cold water, and drain it well. In a blender blend the vinegar, the basil, the oil, and salt to taste until the dressing is emulsified. In a very large bowl toss the barley with the dressing and the corn and stir in the tomatoes gently. Chill the salad, covered, for 1 hour. The salad may be made 1 day in advance and kept covered and chilled.

gransbilly Magdalene
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This salad is a waste of time and ingredients. It's not worth the effort.


Vellina Peterson
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I tried this salad, and it was just okay. I think I would have liked it more if I had used fresh corn and cherry tomatoes instead of canned.


Hori Rai
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This salad is too bland for my taste. I would add some salt and pepper, or maybe a squeeze of lemon juice.


Shon Sewell
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I'm not a fan of barley, so I'll probably leave it out of the salad.


stewart horgan
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This salad looks delicious, but I'm not sure if I can find barley in my grocery store.


raphael kuadugah
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I'm not sure about the combination of barley, corn, and cherry tomatoes, but I'm willing to try it.


Hayley Maxwell
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This salad is so easy to make, and it's always a hit at parties.


Rafi Khan
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I love the fresh flavors of this salad. It's perfect for a summer lunch or dinner.


Amanda Lavigne
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also a good source of fiber and protein.


Soniya Murmu
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I'm not a big fan of barley, but I really enjoyed this salad. The barley was cooked perfectly, and the dressing was delicious.


Kayla F
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This salad is so easy to make, and it's a great way to use up leftover barley. I love the combination of the sweet corn and cherry tomatoes with the savory barley.


id ol
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I've made this salad several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's light and refreshing, and the flavors of the barley, corn, and cherry tomatoes go together perfectly.


Gilbert Tamo
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This salad was a hit at our summer cookout! The barley added a nice chewy texture, and the corn and cherry tomatoes were sweet and juicy. The basil dressing was the perfect finishing touch.