Greek Watermelon-Barley Salad Recipe

Name: Greek Watermelon-Barley Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups barley, rinsed; Salt; 1/4 cup diced red onion; 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 green bell pepper, cored and diced; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons capers; 1 garlic clove, minced; 2 cups diced watermelon; 1 cup cooked black-eyed peas or one 15-ounce can black-eyed peas, drained; 1 cup halved grape tomatoes; 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced; 1 cup crumbled feta cheese; 1/2 cup chopped curly parsley; 1/4 cup chopped dill

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups barley, rinsed
Salt
1/4 cup diced red onion
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 green bell pepper, cored and diced
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons capers
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cups diced watermelon
1 cup cooked black-eyed peas or one 15-ounce can black-eyed peas, drained
1 cup halved grape tomatoes
1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup chopped curly parsley
1/4 cup chopped dill

1
In a large pot, combine barley and about 2 quarts water.
2
Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until cooked al dente, about 30 minutes.
3
Season generously with salt and let sit for 5 minutes.
4
Drain and cool.
5
In a bowl, combine red onion, olive oil, green pepper, vinegar, capers and garlic.
6
Add to barley and toss.
7
Add watermelon, black-eyed peas, tomatoes, cucumber, feta, parsley and dill, and toss again.
8
Serve cold or at room temperature as a main course or, if desired, with grilled shrimp or chicken.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups barley, rinsed, Salt, 1/4 cup diced red onion, 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Greek Watermelon-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.

Greek Watermelon-Barley Salad

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