MEDITERRANEAN BARLEY SALAD

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A great chilled whole-grain salad to serve with grilled chicken, or on its own for lunch. Can be improved with a combination of whole grains, but the barley works on its own.

Provided by Jessica Juren

Categories     Salad     Grains

Time 1h45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup barley
2 ½ cups water
7 sun-dried tomatoes
2 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
½ cup finely chopped cilantro
1 (4 ounce) can chopped black olives
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Bring barley and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the barley is tender, but still slightly firm in the center, about 30 minutes. Drain and cool to room temperature in a bowl.
  • Puree the sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and balsamic vinegar in a blender until smooth. Pour over the barley. Fold in the cilantro, olives, and remaining olive oil until blended. Cover, and refrigerate until cold. Stir before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219.6 calories, Carbohydrate 25.9 g, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 221.1 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

Sohali Ahmed
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad.


Sheikh Abid Ali
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover barley.


Nehal Junaid
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I'm not a huge fan of barley, but I really enjoyed this salad. The barley was cooked perfectly and the flavors were great.


Srinivas Chinthala
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I will definitely be making it again.


Sk Shakib islam
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I love the bright and tangy dressing on this salad.


DRISS FT
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Wasim Malik
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I made this salad for my family and they loved it! Even my picky kids ate it all up.


ZANYAR Harni
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This salad is perfect for a summer picnic or barbecue.


sandy reed
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I love that this salad is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


G MAN
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also a good source of fiber and protein.


Lee Antelope
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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 great texture.


felix Jones18
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This salad is so easy to make, and it's a great way to use up leftover barley. I like to add some grilled chicken or shrimp to make it a more substantial meal.


phlox
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The lemon and mint really brighten up the barley and vegetables.


Witbooi Hadebe
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This salad was a hit at my last potluck! The flavors were so fresh and vibrant, and the barley gave it a nice chewy texture. I'll definitely be making this again.


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