GREEK WATERMELON-BARLEY SALAD

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Greek Watermelon-Barley Salad image

Provided by Laurie Woolever

Categories     easy, salads and dressings

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 cups barley, rinsed
Salt
1/4 cup diced red onion
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 green bell pepper, cored and diced
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons capers
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cups diced watermelon
1 cup cooked black-eyed peas or one 15-ounce can black-eyed peas, drained
1 cup halved grape tomatoes
1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup chopped curly parsley
1/4 cup chopped dill

Steps:

  • In a large pot, combine barley and about 2 quarts water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until cooked al dente, about 30 minutes. Season generously with salt and let sit for 5 minutes. Drain and cool.
  • In a bowl, combine red onion, olive oil, green pepper, vinegar, capers and garlic. Add to barley and toss. Add watermelon, black-eyed peas, tomatoes, cucumber, feta, parsley and dill, and toss again. Serve cold or at room temperature as a main course or, if desired, with grilled shrimp or chicken.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 449, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams, Carbohydrate 48 grams, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 11 grams, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 670 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams

Raz Muhammad raaz
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This salad was a bit too bland for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with a more flavorful dressing.


Mdabu Rayhan
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This salad is delicious! The watermelon and feta cheese are a perfect combination, and the dressing is light and tangy. I'll definitely be making this again soon.


Princess Botwe
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I'm not a huge fan of watermelon, but I really enjoyed this salad. The barley and feta cheese balanced out the sweetness of the watermelon perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.


Nicole Faith
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This salad is a great summer dish. It's light and refreshing, and the watermelon and feta cheese go together perfectly. I also liked the addition of the mint and dill. This salad is definitely a keeper!


dale clark
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my friends and family. I usually make a double batch so I can have leftovers for lunch the next day.


Mxrkos
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover watermelon. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


GoopBrainzz
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I made this salad for a potluck, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the fact that it was so light and refreshing. I'll definitely be making this again for my next party.


md kajol rana
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This salad was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with less watermelon or a different type of dressing.


Sarfraz Rajput
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I've been looking for a new barley salad recipe, and this one is a winner! The barley was cooked perfectly, and the watermelon and feta cheese were so refreshing. I also loved the addition of the mint and dill. This salad is definitely going into my


Anuchca Botha
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This was my first time making barley salad, and it turned out great! The watermelon and feta cheese were a perfect combination, and the dressing was light and tangy. I'll definitely be making this again.


Tash Hoffmann
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This salad is a staple in my summer gatherings. It's so refreshing and flavorful, and everyone always loves it. I usually add a bit of crumbled feta cheese on top for an extra touch of flavor.