Best Ever Grilled Chicken Barley Salad Recipe

Name: Best Ever Grilled Chicken Barley Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts; ⅔ cup pearl barley; 1 ½ cups chopped trimmed green beans; 1 cup grape tomatoes, quartered; ¼ cup finely minced red onion; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil; vinaigrette; ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons wine vinegar; juice of one lemon; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; ½ teaspoon dried Italian herb seasoning; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon pepper

Servings: persons

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
⅔ cup pearl barley
1 ½ cups chopped trimmed green beans
1 cup grape tomatoes, quartered
¼ cup finely minced red onion
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
vinaigrette
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons wine vinegar
juice of one lemon
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
½ teaspoon dried Italian herb seasoning
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper

1
Vinaigrette: In large bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.
2
Transfer 2 tbsp to large shallow dish; add chicken, turning to coat.
3
Cover and refrigerate for 10 minutes.
4
(Make-ahead: Refrigerate for up to 8 hours.
5
).
6
Meanwhile, in saucepan of boiling water, cover and cook barley for 20 minutes.
7
Add green beans; cook until tender-crisp and barley is tender, about 10 minutes.
8
Drain, rinse with cold water, drain well and toss with vinaigrette.
9
Place chicken on greased grill over medium-high heat; close lid and cook, turning once, until no longer pink inside, about 10 minutes.
10
Cut into cubes.
11
Add chicken to barley mixture.
12
Add tomatoes, onion and basil; toss to combine.
13
Serve 4 for lunch or, as I did, serves 2 for dinner.

265

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, ⅔ cup pearl barley, 1 ½ cups chopped trimmed green beans, 1 cup grape tomatoes, quartered, and more.

Yes, Best Ever Grilled Chicken 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Best Ever Grilled Chicken Barley Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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