Spring Barley Salad With Lemony Dressing Recipe

Name: Spring Barley Salad With Lemony Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE SALAD:; 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 1 cup Dry Pearl Barley; 1/2 cups White Wine; 3-1/2 cups Water; 1 cup Frozen Peas; 1 cup Frozen Edamame; 1/4 cups Onion, Cut Into 1/2-inch Pieces; 1/4 teaspoons Salt; 1/4 teaspoons Ground Black Pepper; 4 ounces, weight Grape Tomatoes, Sliced In Half; 1/4 cups Grated Parmesan Cheese As Garnish (optional); FOR THE DRESSING:; 2 teaspoons Lemon Zest; 3 Tablespoons Lemon Juice; 1/4 cups Olive Oil; 1/4 teaspoons Salt; 1/4 teaspoons Ground Black Pepper

Servings: persons

FOR THE SALAD:
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1 cup Dry Pearl Barley
1/2 cups White Wine
3-1/2 cups Water
1 cup Frozen Peas
1 cup Frozen Edamame
1/4 cups Onion, Cut Into 1/2-inch Pieces
1/4 teaspoons Salt
1/4 teaspoons Ground Black Pepper
4 ounces, weight Grape Tomatoes, Sliced In Half
1/4 cups Grated Parmesan Cheese As Garnish (optional)
FOR THE DRESSING:
2 teaspoons Lemon Zest
3 Tablespoons Lemon Juice
1/4 cups Olive Oil
1/4 teaspoons Salt
1/4 teaspoons Ground Black Pepper

1
For the salad, in a large saute pan over medium heat, add the olive oil. When it's hot, add the pearl barely and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until slightly toasted. Add the wine and cook for about 1 minute before adding the water and a pinch of salt. Bring the mixture to a boil, cover, reduce the heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed.
2
While the barley is cooking, mix the dressing ingredients, then set it aside until you're ready to use it.
3
Just before the barley has finished cooking, add the frozen peas, edamame, onion, and salt and pepper. When finished cooking, transfer the mixture to a serving bowl, pour in the dressing, and toss to coat. Add the tomatoes and gently toss them into the salad.
4
Serve and garnish with grated Parmesan cheese if you'd like.

290

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Carbs

Protein

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* 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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE SALAD:, 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil, 1 cup Dry Pearl Barley, 1/2 cups White Wine, and more.

Yes, Spring Barley Salad With Lemony Dressing 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!

Spring Barley Salad With Lemony Dressing

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