BARLEY SALAD WITH CHICKEN AND CORN

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Barley, a whole grain, makes this salad with corn satisfying; chicken is a great source of lean protein. If you like, try quick-cooking barley, which will be ready in 15 minutes.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 cup barley
2 bunches scallions, cut into thirds crosswise and white ends halved
2 1/2 cups fresh corn kernels (from 3 ears corn) or frozen corn
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves
Reserved cooked chicken breast from Buttermilk Chicken with Cornbread and Cucumber-Celery Salad, shredded
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
5 ounces baby spinach

Steps:

  • In a medium pot of boiling salted water, cook barley according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
  • Meanwhile, preheat oven to 450 degrees. Place scallions and corn on a rimmed baking sheet. Toss with 1 tablespoon oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast until vegetables are tender, about 25 minutes, stirring halfway through.
  • In a large bowl, combine barley, roasted vegetables, tomatoes, parsley, chicken, 1 tablespoon oil, and 1 tablespoon lime juice; season with salt and pepper. In a medium bowl, toss spinach with 1 tablespoon oil and 2 teaspoons lime juice; season with salt and pepper. Serve spinach with chicken-barley mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 409 g, Fat 13 g, Fiber 13 g, Protein 16 g

Nellie Hernandez
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken and corn.


Manojkr Kathmandu1
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I'm going to make this salad for my next potluck.


gobinda nepal
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This salad looks delicious!


Korbyn Grindrod
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I can't wait to try this salad!


Mohan Magar
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This salad is perfect for a summer picnic!


ADNAN GUL
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I'll definitely be making this salad again.


Heathers gryphyn Edwards
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This salad was so easy to make and it turned out so good!


Babeens Rey Ismaëly Mercius
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I'm not a big fan of barley, but this salad was delicious! The barley was cooked perfectly and it had a nice bite to it.


Zayan Malik
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the sweet corn and the tender chicken.


Melissa Penrod
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great summer salad - it's light and refreshing, and it's perfect for picnics or potlucks.


Panashe Hamadziripi
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This salad is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste. I like to add some chopped red onion and crumbled feta cheese.


Ashwin Siegels
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I added some chopped avocado to this salad and it was even better! The avocado added a creamy texture and a touch of healthy fats.


Wazir123 Wazir123
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great make-ahead meal - just assemble it in the morning and it's ready for dinner.


Maisha Munjirin
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I loved the dressing on this salad. It was light and tangy, and it really brought all the flavors together.


Tricia F
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This salad was so easy to make and it turned out so delicious! I'm definitely going to be making it again.


Abrahim Khan
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I'm not usually a fan of barley, but this salad changed my mind. The barley was cooked perfectly and had a nice bite to it. The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the corn added a touch of sweetness.


Coolifyy
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This barley salad with chicken and corn was an absolute delight! The combination of flavors and textures was perfect - the chewy barley, tender chicken, sweet corn, and tangy dressing all came together beautifully.