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Summer Barley Salad

Healthy & Nutritious Summer Salad made with Whole Barley. A great make ahead dish for picnics or pack for lunches.
Author: Pavani
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 serving

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Barley Pearl
  • 1 Cucumber Small , peeled, seeded and diced
  • 12 ~ 15 Cherry Tomatoes
  • 1 Red Onion Small , finely chopped
  • 1 cup Corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
  • ¼ cup Extra virgin Olive oil
  • 3 tbsps White wine vinegar Sherry vinegar or
  • To taste Salt Pepper &
  • 3 tbsps Parsley Fresh , chopped
  • 3 tbsps Basil Fresh , chopped
  • 3 tbsps Mint Fresh , chopped

Instructions

Cook Barley:

  • Combine barley and 3cups of water in a saucepan with a pinch of salt. Bring the mixture to a boil, lower the heat and simmer covered until all the water is absorbed and barley is soft yet chewy. Add more water if the pan becomes dry before the barley has finished cooking.

Make the Dressing:

  • In a small bowl, combine vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper. Whisk until combined.

Make the Salad:

  • Combine slightly cooled barley, chopped veggies (cukes, tomatoes, red onion and corn) and the dressing. Mix well to combine. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
  • Serve right away or let it sit for a little bit for the flavors to mingle.

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