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

Liana Lloyd
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I love this salad! It's healthy, delicious, and easy to make. I highly recommend it.


Payel Pori
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This is a great salad for a potluck or party. It's easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


a clarke
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This salad is so versatile. You can add or remove vegetables depending on what you have on hand.


Ammar Sweetkhan
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I love the addition of barley to this salad. It adds a nice chewy texture and makes the salad more filling.


Sedwin Cupido
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This salad is a great make-ahead meal. I make a big batch on Sunday and then eat it for lunch all week.


Zoya malik Amir malik
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover vegetables and it's always delicious.


Samantha Mavhengere
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This salad is perfect for a summer picnic. It's light and refreshing, and it's easy to transport.


shii mwaniki
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I made this salad for a barbecue and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination. I will definitely be making this salad again.


Zoya Zeeshan
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the sweet and tangy dressing, and they don't even realize that they're eating healthy.


Bed-boy- Shifat
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I'm not a huge fan of vegetables, but I really enjoyed this salad. The barley and dressing were so flavorful that I didn't even miss the meat.


ian smith
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This is a great salad for a potluck or party. It's easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I usually double the recipe so that I have plenty to share.


Abu Sayed x
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This salad is so versatile. You can add or remove vegetables depending on what you have on hand. I also like to experiment with different dressings. I've made it with a balsamic vinaigrette, a honey mustard dressing, and even a tahini dressing. It's


Sheila Marie
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I love the addition of barley to this salad. It adds a nice nutty flavor and makes the salad more filling. I also like the use of fresh herbs in the dressing. It really brightens up the flavor.


ConnorsBeamed Accs
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This is a great salad for meal prep. I make a big batch on Sunday and then eat it for lunch all week. It's a healthy and satisfying meal that's easy to grab and go.


Md shamim Hasan
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was the perfect dish to take along. It's easy to make and transport, and it holds up well in the heat.


Kushal Tamang
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I had some leftover broccoli, carrots, and celery, and they worked perfectly in this salad. The barley added a nice chewy texture and the dressing was very flavorful.


Daisy clements
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I'm not a big fan of barley, but I really enjoyed this salad. The barley was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were so fresh and flavorful. The dressing was also very good, with a nice balance of sweetness and acidity.


james njeri
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique combination of flavors and textures. The barley added a nice nutty flavor and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. The dressing was also very tasty.


Rosianu Silviu
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This vegetable barley salad is a delicious and refreshing dish, perfect for a light lunch or dinner. The barley is cooked perfectly and the vegetables are crisp and flavorful. The dressing is light and tangy, and brings all the flavors together perfe