Summer Barley Salad Recipes

VEGGIE BARLEY SALAD

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, bring the broth, water and barley to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until barley is tender. Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes., In a large bowl, combine the tomato, zucchini, yellow pepper and parsley. Stir in barley. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, water, lemon juice, basil, salt and pepper. Pour over barley mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours. Just before serving, stir in almonds.

SUMMER BARLEY SALAD

Steps:

• Heat large pot of water to boiling. Immerse tomatoes in water for 30 seconds. Remove with slotted spoon and let cool several minutes. Peel tomatoes, then cut crosswise in half and squeeze out seeds. Coarsely chop tomatoes and set aside.
• Add green beans to boiling water and cook 5 minutes. Remove with slotted spoon, cool under running water, and drain well. Refrigerate covered until just before serving.
• Add barley to boiling water and boil until tender but still firm to the bite, 40-45 minutes. Drain well.
• Mix oil, vinegar, thyme, salt, and pepper in large bowl. Add tomatoes and barlsey and stir to coat. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
• Just before serving, stir in beans, parsley, and scallions. Serve cold.

BARLEY LIME FIESTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring the barley and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until the barley is tender, about 30 minutes. Remove from heat, and chill in refrigerator.
• In a large salad bowl, combine the cooked barley, black beans, green and red bell pepper, corn, celery, red onion, carrot, chipotle pepper, 1 tablespoon of canola oil, salt, black pepper, and cumin until thoroughly mixed.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the water, corn syrup, 1 tablespoon of canola oil, lime juice, lemon juice, cilantro, white vinegar, and onion powder; pour dressing over barley mixture, and toss to combine. Refrigerate salad until cold.