Barley, Beet, And Feta Salad Recipe

Name: Barley, Beet, And Feta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound beets; 4 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth; 1 1/2 cups uncooked pearl barley; 2 cups trimmed arugula; 1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted; 1 (4-ounce) package crumbled feta cheese; 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 teaspoons fennel seeds; 3 garlic cloves, minced

Servings: persons

1 pound beets
4 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
1 1/2 cups uncooked pearl barley
2 cups trimmed arugula
1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
1 (4-ounce) package crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons fennel seeds
3 garlic cloves, minced

1
Leave root and 1 inch stem on beets; scrub with a brush. Place in a medium saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 35 minutes or until tender. Drain and rinse with cold water, and cool. Trim off beet roots, and rub off skins. Cut beets into 1/4-inch-wide wedges.
2
Bring the chicken broth to a boil in a large saucepan. Add the barley; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 40 minutes. Remove from heat; cool.
3
Combine the barley, arugula, walnuts, and cheese in a large bowl. Combine vinegar and remaining ingredients in a small bowl. Pour the vinegar mixture over the barley mixture, tossing to coat. Top with beets.

725

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound beets, 4 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth, 1 1/2 cups uncooked pearl barley, 2 cups trimmed arugula, and more.

Yes, Barley, Beet, And Feta Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Barley, Beet, And Feta Salad

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