Barley Salad with Corn and Peas Recipe

Name: Barley Salad with Corn and Peas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 3/4 cup pearl barley; 3 cups cooked fresh corn kernels (about 5 ears); ½ cup fresh green peas, lightly steamed, or ½ cup frozen petite peas, thawed; 1 large celery stalk, diced; 4 ripe plum tomatoes, diced; 3 to 4 Tbs. minced fresh dill; 2 green onions, sliced; 2 Tbs. lemon juice; 3 Tbs. olive oil; 1 small head butter lettuce, pulled apart into leaves; 4 oz. feta cheese, optional

Servings: persons

Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
3/4 cup pearl barley
3 cups cooked fresh corn kernels (about 5 ears)
½ cup fresh green peas, lightly steamed, or ½ cup frozen petite peas, thawed
1 large celery stalk, diced
4 ripe plum tomatoes, diced
3 to 4 Tbs. minced fresh dill
2 green onions, sliced
2 Tbs. lemon juice
3 Tbs. olive oil
1 small head butter lettuce, pulled apart into leaves
4 oz. feta cheese, optional

1
In medium saucepan, bring 2 1/2 cups of water to a boil.
2
Add barley, reduce heat and simmer, covered, until barley is tender and water is absorbed, 40 to 45 minutes.
3
Remove pan from heat and let barley cool to room temperature.
4
In large bowl, combine barley with remaining ingredients except lettuce and feta cheese; mix well.
5
Serve at room temperature or chilled.
6
To serve, line each individual serving plates with a few lettuce leaves, then spoon salad into center.
7
Sprinkle with feta cheese if desired.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, 3/4 cup pearl barley, 3 cups cooked fresh corn kernels (about 5 ears), ½ cup fresh green peas, lightly steamed, or ½ cup frozen petite peas, thawed, and more.

Yes, Barley Salad with Corn and Peas 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 with Corn and Peas

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