Best 2 Tomato Barley Salad Recipes
Tomato Barley Salad is a refreshing and flavorful summer dish, which can be enjoyed as a light meal or a side dish. It is a great way to use up fresh, ripe tomatoes, and it can be easily adapted to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it tangy, sweet, or somewhere in between, tomato barley salad has something to offer everyone.
Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!
BARLEY, CORN, AND CHERRY TOMATO SALAD WITH BASIL DRESSING
Categories Salad Herb Tomato Vegetable Freeze/Chill High Fiber Summer Chill Gourmet
Yield Serves 10 to 12
Number Of Ingredients 7
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.
TOMATO BARLEY SALAD
I like to serve this fuss-free salad alongside barbecued chicken for a hot summer evening dinner on the deck.-Sandi Lange, Sherwood Park, Alberta
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 10m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place barley in a large bowl. In a small bowl, combine the cheese, oil, basil, garlic, salt and pepper. Pour over barley; toss to coat. Stir in tomatoes and corn. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 320 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 151mg sodium, Carbohydrate 60g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 12g fiber), Protein 9g protein.
Tomato and Summer Vegetables:
- For the best flavors and highest nutritional value, use fresh and ripe tomatoes. They are the stars in this recipe.
- To easily peel and prepare tomatoes, cut an X on the bottom of each one. Place them in boiling water for a few seconds, then remove and place in ice-cold water. The skins will easily peel right off.
- Cherry tomatoes can be sliced in half, but you’ll want to cut other tomato types into small dice.
- Barley can be found in the international or health food section of your local grocery store.
- Any fresh herbs can be used in this recipe, though my favorites are basil, oregano, and parsley.
- Garlic and onions can be substituted with shallots or chives if you prefer.
Black Sea Bream & Prawn Salad:
- To reduce the prep time, buy black sea bream and shrimp that have already been peeled and de-veined.
- You can use your favorite kind of vinegar, but red or white wine, balsamic, or sherry are all great options.
- If you can’t find black sea bream, feel free to use any other firm white fish, such as tilapia, sea bass, or halibut.
- Fresh spinach or arugula can be substituted for watercress.
- Use red or yellow, or a mix, of cherry tomatoes to create a beautiful and vibrant summery dish.
Conclusion:
- The common thread in these three seasonal and summery salads is the use of ingredients that are at their peak during the warm months.
- Enjoy this recipe for a healthy and delicious lunch or dinner that’s perfect for those hot summer days.
- These summery salads are a great opportunity to experiment with different ingredients.
- Feel free to mix and match different types of greens, tomatoes, cheeses, and herbs to create a unique and delicious dish that’s perfect for your taste.
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