Best 9 Barley Medley Salad Recipes

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If you're seeking a delectable and hearty dish that nourishes your body and tantalizes your taste buds, look no further than barley medley salad. This wholesome salad, bursting with the goodness of barley, vegetables, and flavorsome dressing, promises a delightful culinary experience. Barley, an ancient grain known for its chewy texture and nutty flavor, takes center stage, accompanied by a vibrant array of crisp vegetables that add a symphony of colors, textures, and nutrients. With various dressing options to complement the medley of ingredients, barley medley salad transforms into a versatile dish that can be tailored to your preferences, making it a perfect choice for a satisfying and customizable meal.

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VEGETABLE-BARLEY SALAD



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This quick-cooking, whole-grain side is good with sauteed tofu, Italian sausage, or Garlic-Lemon Pork.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 small red onion
3 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
1 3/4 cups water
1 cup quick-cooking barley
1 bunch Tuscan kale
1 pint halved cherry tomatoes
1 English cucumber, cut into half-moons
1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Thinly slice red onion and toss with vinegar; set aside. In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add barley. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until barley is tender and water is absorbed, 10 to 12 minutes. Thinly slice kale leaves and add to a large bowl along with cooked barley, red onion mixture, tomatoes, cucumber, and bell pepper. Toss with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362 g, Fat 21 g, Fiber 9 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 3 g

BARLEY SALAD WITH HERBS



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Herbs and Dijon mustard provide brightness and bite in this barley dish. Use any type of tender green herbs you have on hand, such as basil, mint, chives, parsley, or dill.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 cups pearl barley (not quick-cooking)
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots (about 1 medium)
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 cup roughly chopped fresh herbs

Steps:

  • Bring barley and 3 cups water to a boil. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until barley is tender, about 40 minutes. Drain if necessary.
  • Meanwhile, place shallot in a large bowl, and whisk in mustard, oil, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
  • Stir in barley and herbs. Serve warm.

CARIBBEAN BARLEY SALAD



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Wonderful summer salad.

Provided by Melissa Gardner

Categories     Salad     Grains

Time 1h5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups water
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup barley
1 large mango, peeled and diced, divided
3 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups cooked black beans
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
½ cup diced red onion
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon minced jalapeno pepper

Steps:

  • Bring water and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a boil in a saucepan. Add barley; cover and simmer until tender yet firm to the bite, about 20 minutes. Drain any excess cooking liquid and let cool completely, 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Mash 1/4 of the mango against the side of a large bowl using a fork or potato masher. Whisk in lime juice, olive oil, cumin, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Add barley, remaining mango, black beans, grape tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeno; toss until well-combined.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294 calories, Carbohydrate 49.8 g, Fat 8 g, Fiber 12.5 g, Protein 9.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 942.9 mg, Sugar 12.7 g

MEDITERRANEAN BARLEY SALAD



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups vegetable broth, low-sodium canned, or homemade
1 cup barley
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup chopped Kalamata olives
2 medium tomatoes, diced
1/2 English cucumber, diced
2/3 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Bring broth to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add the barley, oil, and salt. Bring back to a boil, adjust heat to maintain a gentle simmer, cover and cook until tender, about 30 minutes. Remove from the heat and let stand, covered, for 10 minutes more. Drain excess liquid, if needed. Cool.
  • Meanwhile, whisk the lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a large serving bowl. Gradually whisk in the oil, starting with a few drops and then adding the rest in a steady stream, to make a smooth dressing. Add the barley and the remaining salad ingredients and toss to coat with the dressing. Serve.

BARLEY WALDORF SALAD



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To create this tasty twist on traditional Waldorf salads, simply cook the barley, then mix together all the ingredients. The memorable medley sent in by Sara Tschetter from Belle Plaine, Saskatchewan offers a nice change of pace from traditional rice and pasta salads served this time of year.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup quick-cooking barley
2 large tart apples, chopped
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
4-1/2 teaspoons sugar

Steps:

  • Cook barley according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a small serving bowl, combine barley, apples, walnuts, raisins, cream, mayonnaise and sugar. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348 calories, Fat 22g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 85mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

BARLEY SALAD



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Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h2m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 1/2 to 4 cups cooked and cooled barley
1 small head fennel, julienned
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon, approximately 4 slices
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice and a pinch of kosher salt. Add the olive oil and whisk to combine. Set aside.
  • Combine the barley, fennel, pine nuts, Parmesan, bacon and parsley in a large mixing bowl. Add the dressing and stir to combine. Season, to taste, with the salt and pepper. Serve immediately or allow to sit in the refrigerator for up to 1 hour.

BARLEY MEDLEY SALAD



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This is a nice fresh, healthy, salad. A nice change from green, rice and pasta salads. It's even better the next day.

Provided by HelenG

Categories     Grains

Time 50m

Yield 1 cup, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup pearl barley
2 cups vegetable broth
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans
1 1/2 cups frozen peas and carrots
1 1/2 cups cucumbers (about 1/2 of a large cuc)
3 green onions
1 -1 1/2 teaspoon rosemary
1/4 cup Italian salad dressing
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Simmer barley in broth about 40 minutes until most of the water is absorbed.
  • Let cool
  • Peel, slice, seed and dice cucumber (so they are about the same size as the garbanzos).
  • Slice green onions.
  • Finely chop rosemary.
  • Toss everything together.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Makes about 6 1-cup servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255.2, Fat 4.2, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 406.3, Carbohydrate 48.4, Fiber 9.8, Sugar 1.7, Protein 8.3

BARLEY HAM SALAD



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A pleasant alternative to pasta salad, this colorful side dish gives barley, cubed ham and a medley of vegetables. "Every time I make it for a crowd, I bring copes of the recipe," says Sheryl Hershberger of Donalds, South Carolina. "As a busy wife and mom of four, I like the fact that it can be made ahead of time.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 cups cooked medium pearl barley
1 cup (6 ounces) cubed fully cooked ham
2 celery ribs, diced
1/2 cup sliced water chestnuts
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1 jar (4 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
1/2 cup sliced green onions
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
DRESSING:
1/2 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
1/3 cup sugar
1 envelope (.7 ounce) Italian salad dressing mix

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the dressing ingredients; shake well. Pour over barley mixture and stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts :

LEMON MINT BARLEY SALAD



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Make and share this Lemon Mint Barley Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by chia2160

Categories     Lemon

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup finely chopped of fresh mint
1 teaspoon grated fresh lemon rind
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 1/4 cups water
1 cup uncooked pearl barley
2 cups chopped tomatoes
3/4 cup chopped green onion
2 tablespoons capers
2 tablespoons chopped pitted kalamata olives
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Combine 1/4 teaspoon salt and water in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Stir in barley; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
  • Remove from heat; cover and let stand 5 minutes.
  • Spoon barley into a large bowl; cool slightly. Add mint, tomato, green onions, capers, and olives; stir well to combine. Combine remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, 2 tablespoons lemon juice,red pepper and oil, stirring well with a whisk. Drizzle over barley mixture; toss gently to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239.7, Fat 4.7, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 471.4, Carbohydrate 45.8, Fiber 10.2, Sugar 3.5, Protein 6.5

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh, ripe vegetables.
  • If you don't have cooked barley, you can cook it yourself by following the instructions on the package.
  • Feel free to add or remove vegetables from the salad to suit your taste.
  • If you're making the salad ahead of time, store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • When you're ready to serve the salad, bring it to room temperature for about 30 minutes before serving.
  • Garnish the salad with fresh herbs, such as parsley, cilantro, or mint.

Conclusion:

Barley medley salad is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for any occasion. It's packed with nutrients, including fiber, protein, and vitamins. This salad is also a great way to use up leftover vegetables. So next time you're looking for a healthy and satisfying meal, give barley medley salad a try.

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