Warm Barley Salad Recipe

Name: Warm Barley Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups Beef Broth; 1- 1/2 cup Medium Pearled Barley; 1/2 cups Chopped Onion; 1/2 cups Chopped Red Bell Pepper; 1- 1/2 teaspoon Minced Garlic; 1 teaspoon Cilantro; 2 teaspoons Parsley; 1/2 teaspoons Dry Mustard Powder; 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt; 1/2 teaspoons Black Pepper; 4 ounces, weight Gorgonzola Cheese Crumbles; 12 ounces, weight Thinly Sliced Cooked Beef *; 2 Tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar; 2 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing

Servings: persons

4 cups Beef Broth
1- 1/2 cup Medium Pearled Barley
1/2 cups Chopped Onion
1/2 cups Chopped Red Bell Pepper
1- 1/2 teaspoon Minced Garlic
1 teaspoon Cilantro
2 teaspoons Parsley
1/2 teaspoons Dry Mustard Powder
1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
1/2 teaspoons Black Pepper
4 ounces, weight Gorgonzola Cheese Crumbles
12 ounces, weight Thinly Sliced Cooked Beef *
2 Tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar
2 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing

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Bring beef broth to boil, add barley, reduce to a simmer, cook 35 minutes
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Pour barley into a bowl (its okay if it still has a little bit of liquid on it).
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Add onion, pepper, garlic, cilantro, parsley, mustard, salt and pepper.
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Stir in cheese.
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Stir in beef strips
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Make dressing by mixing the red wine vinegar with the balsamic vinaigrette.
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Pour the dressing onto the salad and stir to combine.
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Refrigerate overnight.
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You can then reheat when ready to serve otherwise, serve promptly.
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Nutritional information per serving (based on my ingredients): Calories: 228 Fat: 6 Cholesterol: 360 Sodium: 477 Carbohydrates: 29 Fiber: 4 Protein: 19
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*I like to use John Soules Angus Beef Fajita Strips, they are precooked and come in a bag.
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I usually get them at Wal-Mart, but feel free to cook your own!
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**My favorite brand is Maple Groves Farms Fat Free Balsamic Vinaigrette, it works great on salads, as a marinade and in all kinds of sauces

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups Beef Broth, 1- 1/2 cup Medium Pearled Barley, 1/2 cups Chopped Onion, 1/2 cups Chopped Red Bell Pepper, and more.

Yes, Warm 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Warm Barley Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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