Mediterranean Barley Rice Salad Recipe

Name: Mediterranean Barley Rice Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup pearl barley; 1 cup basmati rice; 3 cups cherry tomatoes; 1/2 red onion, large; 1 red pepper; 1 cucumber, english; 4 cups Baby Spinach, coarsely chopped; 1 (200 g) package feta cheese, crumbled; Dressing; 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 cup lemon juice; 1 teaspoon oregano; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Servings: persons

1 cup pearl barley
1 cup basmati rice
3 cups cherry tomatoes
1/2 red onion, large
1 red pepper
1 cucumber, english
4 cups Baby Spinach, coarsely chopped
1 (200 g) package feta cheese, crumbled
Dressing
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

1
In saucepan of boiling salted water, cook barley until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water; drain well. Let stand for 10 minutes to dry. Transfer to large bowl.
2
Meanwhile, in a separate saucepan, bring 1 1/2 cups salted water to boil. Add rice; cover, reduce heat, and simmer until tender and no liquid remains, about 15 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes. Add to barley mixture; let cool.
3
Cut tomatoes in half; add to barley mixture. Cut onion, red pepper, and cucumber into 1 inch chunks, add to barley, tossing to combine.
4
Dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper, pour over salad and toss to coat. Refrigerate for 30 minutes up to 24 hours.
5
To serve, stir in spinach and feta cheese.

600

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: 1 cup pearl barley, 1 cup basmati rice, 3 cups cherry tomatoes, 1/2 red onion, large, and more.

Yes, Mediterranean Barley Rice 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!

Mediterranean Barley Rice Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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