Barley Salad Recipe

Name: Barley Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups pearl barley; 10 cups water, about; 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped; 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped; ⅓ cup minced scallion; ⅓ cup chopped parsley; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill or 2 tablespoons tarragon or 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme; ½ cup olive oil or ½ cup vegetable oil; 3 -4 tablespoons lemon juice or 3 -4 tablespoons vinegar; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

2 cups pearl barley
10 cups water, about
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
⅓ cup minced scallion
⅓ cup chopped parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill or 2 tablespoons tarragon or 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
½ cup olive oil or ½ cup vegetable oil
3 -4 tablespoons lemon juice or 3 -4 tablespoons vinegar
salt and pepper

1
Place the barley in boiling water, cover, reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until tender (about 40 minutes).
2
Rinse under cold water and drain.
3
Stir in the bell peppers, scallions, parsley, and dill.
4
Combine the oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper and stir into barley.
5
Chill.
6
VARIATIONS: Barley& Chicken Salad: Add 2 cups cubed cooked chicken or turkey.
7
Barley, Corn& Tomato Salad: Add 2 to 3 cups cooked corn kernels and 1 to 2 pints halved cherry tomatoes; and substitute 1 cup fresh basil leaves for the parsley in dressing.
8
Barley Vegetable Salad: Add any combination of 2 peeled, seeded, and chopped medium cucumbers, 2 cups cooked green peas, 1 cup cooked corn kernels, 1/2 cup sliced water chestnuts and 2 chopped zucchini or yellow squash.

309

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 2 cups pearl barley, 10 cups water, about, 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped, 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped, and more.

Yes, Barley 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 Salad

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