Healthy Fresh Veggie, Herbs and Barley Salad Recipe

Name: Healthy Fresh Veggie, Herbs and Barley Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup pearl barley; 2 ½ cups water; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil; ½ cup fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon paprika; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; ¼ cup fresh oregano, Chopped; ¼ cup lemon balm, Chopped (or you can use any complimentary herbs); 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans; ½ cup broccoli floret; ¼ cup red bell pepper, Diced; ¼ cup yellow bell pepper, Diced; ¼ cup orange bell pepper, Diced; ¼ cup carrot, Diced; ½ cup cucumber, Diced; ½ cup zucchini, Diced; ¼ cup asparagus, Chopped (crisp steamed or blanched); 1 (15 ounce) can hearts of palm, Diced (or substitue Artichoke Hearts); salt; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Servings: persons

1 cup pearl barley
2 ½ cups water
½ teaspoon salt
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
½ cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
¼ cup fresh oregano, Chopped
¼ cup lemon balm, Chopped (or you can use any complimentary herbs)
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans
½ cup broccoli floret
¼ cup red bell pepper, Diced
¼ cup yellow bell pepper, Diced
¼ cup orange bell pepper, Diced
¼ cup carrot, Diced
½ cup cucumber, Diced
½ cup zucchini, Diced
¼ cup asparagus, Chopped (crisp steamed or blanched)
1 (15 ounce) can hearts of palm, Diced (or substitue Artichoke Hearts)
salt
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

1
In a saucepan, bring Water and Salt to a boil and add Barley.
2
Reduce to simmer until Barley is al dente and water is absorbed (30-40 minutes).
3
Stir in Olive Oil, Lemon Juice, Paprika, Garlic Powder, and Fresh Herbs.
4
Stir in Veggies, Beans and Hearts of Palm, incorporating well with the Barley mixture.
5
Stir in Salt and Balsamic Vinegar to season to taste.
6
Cover and refrigerate over night for best flavor.
7
Serve Chilled or Room temperature The Lemon juice is a natural preservative.

273

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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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup pearl barley, 2 ½ cups water, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Healthy Fresh Veggie, Herbs and 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.

Healthy Fresh Veggie, Herbs and Barley Salad

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