Mediterranean Barley Salad Recipe

Name: Mediterranean Barley Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup barley; 3 cups chicken stock, fat free & low sodium; 1/2 lb chicken breast, on the bone, skin on; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon olive oil; salt; cracked black pepper; garlic powder; 1 garlic clove, minced; 9 ounces Baby Spinach, one pre-washed bag; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 cup grape tomatoes, quartered; 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced; 1/2 cup kalamata olive, pitted and halved; 1/2 cup reduced-fat feta cheese, crumbled; 1 tablespoon Italian dressing

Servings: persons

1 cup barley
3 cups chicken stock, fat free & low sodium
1/2 lb chicken breast, on the bone, skin on
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon olive oil
salt
cracked black pepper
garlic powder
1 garlic clove, minced
9 ounces Baby Spinach, one pre-washed bag
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup grape tomatoes, quartered
1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
1/2 cup kalamata olive, pitted and halved
1/2 cup reduced-fat feta cheese, crumbled
1 tablespoon Italian dressing

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2
Add barley and chicken stock to a medium pot. Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 1 hour. Set aside.
3
Place the chicken breast in a roasting pan, skin side up. Drizzle with 1 teaspoon olive oil and season with salt, pepper and garlic powder. Add about 1/4 cup of water to the bottom of the pan. Roast at 400 degrees for 35 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 160-165 degrees. Once the chicken is cool, discard the skin and bones and cut into cubes. Set aside.
4
Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and garlic to a deep pot. Cook garlic on medium heat for 2 minutes. Add spinach and crushed red pepper flakes. Saute until spinach is wilted, about 5 minutes. Drain off any excess liquid and set aside.
5
In a large bowl, combine the barley, cubed chicken, wilted spinach, grape tomatoes, red onion, kalamata olives, feta cheese and Italian dressing. Stir together and re-season if necessary. Serve at room temperature.

560

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup barley, 3 cups chicken stock, fat free & low sodium, 1/2 lb chicken breast, on the bone, skin on, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and more.

Yes, Mediterranean 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.

Mediterranean Barley Salad

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