A terrific alternative to pasta salad, this colorful side dish adds refreshing herb flavor to corn, barley, and red and green peppers. Bring it to your next get-together and see how fast it disappears! -Mary Ann Kieffer of Lawrence, Kansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the lemon juice, oil, salt, thyme and pepper; shake well. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. Freeze option: Prepare salad without onions and cilantro. Transfer to freezer containers; freeze. To use, thaw completely in refrigerator. Gently stir in onions, cilantro and a little oil if necessary.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 156 calories, Fat 5g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 202mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
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Stephanie Okonkwo
[email protected]I love that this salad is healthy and delicious. It's a great way to enjoy the flavors of summer.
Anold Wabwire
[email protected]This salad is perfect for a potluck because it's easy to transport and it always disappears quickly.
chris redfeild
[email protected]This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Celisa Rector
[email protected]I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. Everyone loves the combination of sweet corn, crunchy barley, and zesty dressing.
Tina Hernandez
[email protected]Easy to make, delicious, and perfect for a summer picnic!
Dylan G
[email protected]Overall, I was disappointed with this salad. I don't think I'll be making it again.
Wada Halawati
[email protected]This salad is very bland. I would add some herbs or spices to give it more flavor.
Prophet Ayodele OreOfe Dosunmu
[email protected]The barley took forever to cook. I ended up simmering it for 45 minutes instead of 30.
Amar Pori
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my salad turned out a bit too sour. I think I would use less lemon juice next time.
Aftab Lahori
[email protected]This salad is a great way to cool down on a hot summer day.
Palesa Ditha
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of barley, but I really enjoyed this salad. The barley was cooked perfectly and the dressing was very flavorful.
Cody Brice
[email protected]The dressing is delicious, but I added extra pepper because I like things a bit spicy.
Meagabo Nelly
[email protected]I love the combination of sweetcorn & barley. So yummy!
Allen Neal
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover corn. I had some leftover roasted corn from a cookout, and it worked perfectly in this salad.
Norhidayatul Nazihah
[email protected]I love the versatility of this salad. I added some grilled chicken to make it a main course, and it was delicious. I also think it would be great served as a side dish with grilled fish or roasted vegetables.
Rehana Begum
[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this salad was to make. I had never cooked barley before, but the instructions were clear and concise. The salad came together in no time.
Abid Koko
[email protected]This barley corn salad is a delightful dish that is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck. The combination of sweet corn, crunchy barley, and zesty dressing is simply irresistible.