Summer Barley Salad Food

BARLEY SALAD

Steps:

• Bring salted water to a boil. Add barley, reduce heat to a simmer and cover. Cook 25 minutes or until barley is tender. Drain any liquid and cool completely.
• While barley is cooking, chop vegetables and place in a large bowl.
• Add cooled barley and dressing. Toss well to combine.
• Garnish with feta cheese and parsley. Chill 1 hour before serving.

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.

MANGO BARLEY SALAD

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in barley. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until barley is tender, 10-12 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes., Finely grate enough zest from limes to measure 1 teaspoon. Cut limes crosswise in half; squeeze juice from limes. In a small bowl, whisk lime juice, lime zest, oil, mustard, honey, salt, cumin and pepper until blended., In a large bowl, combine barley, peppers, onion, mango and cilantro. Add dressing; toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.

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.

VEGETABLE-BARLEY SALAD

Steps:

• Thinly slice red onion and toss with vinegar; set aside. In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add barley. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until barley is tender and water is absorbed, 10 to 12 minutes. Thinly slice kale leaves and add to a large bowl along with cooked barley, red onion mixture, tomatoes, cucumber, and bell pepper. Toss with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

SUMMER 3 BEAN & BARLEY SALAD

Steps:

• In saucepan, combine water, bouillon and barley.
• Bring to boil.
• Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until the liquid is gone and barley is tender.
• Place cooked barley in a bowl.
• Add beans and green onions.
• Toss with dressing.
• Serve or chill several hours before serving.