Barley Salad – A Colorful, Elegant Side Dish!
We love hearty, fresh, grain-based salads, and this barley salad is no exception!
This superfood grain is crunchy, colorful, and nutritious and jam-packed with fresh vegetables and a zesty dressing!
Barley is easy to find, affordable, and has a mild nutty flavor. It goes great with all kinds of ingredients and can be served hot or cold.
Ingredients
VEGGIES This barley salad is a play on our favorite Greek salad recipe with, juicy tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, and sweet red onions.
OLIVES We add tangy kalamata olives for a punch of flavor, but sub out black olives if you prefer.
CHEESE Feta cheese adds a nice salty flavor in this recipe.
Variations
One batch of this Mediterranean-style barley salad can last a whole week! Don’t be afraid to mix and match ingredients in your fridge.
Olive oil, vinegar, and lemon are perfect on this salad or toss it with a simple Greek salad dressing. It’s great with almost any vinaigrette.
How to Make Barley Salad?
Healthy, delicious barley salad is super easy to make!
- Cook barley in salted water according to the recipe below.
- Chop vegetables.
- Drain and cool barley completely. PRO TIP: To quickly cool barley, spread it out on a sheet pan, and place it in the freezer for a few minutes.
- Place chopped vegetables in a large bowl, add barley and dressing.
- Garnish with feta cheese and chopped parsley. Serve immediately.
Storage Tips for Barley
- Store uncooked barley in a sealed bag or container and keep it in a cool, dry place like a pantry.
- To store barley salad, keep the salad in a container with a tight-fitting lid in the refrigerator and it should last up to 7 days.
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Barley Salad
This Barley Salad is a colorful, fun twist on Greek salad!
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Bring salted water to a boil. Add barley, reduce heat to a simmer and cover. Cook 25 minutes or until barley is tender. Drain any liquid and cool completely.
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While barley is cooking, chop vegetables and place in a large bowl.
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Add cooled barley and dressing. Toss well to combine.
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Garnish with feta cheese and parsley. Chill 1 hour before serving.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days.
Calories: 559, Carbohydrates: 47g, Protein: 9g, Fat: 39g, Saturated Fat: 7g, Cholesterol: 31mg, Sodium: 1298mg, Potassium: 368mg, Fiber: 10g, Sugar: 6g, Vitamin A: 1369IU, Vitamin C: 45mg, Calcium: 108mg, Iron: 2mg
(Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.)
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