Mediterranean Barley Salad

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RECIPE
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Cook Time:
30 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 15 min
Inactive Prep: 10 min
Cook: 30 min
Total:: 55 min

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Ingredients

Salad:

2 cups vegetable broth, low-sodium canned, or homemade
1 cup barley
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup chopped Kalamata olives
2 medium tomatoes, diced
1/2 English cucumber, diced
2/3 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley

Dressing:

1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Directions

Bring broth to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add the barley, oil, and salt. Bring back to a boil, adjust heat to maintain a gentle simmer, cover and cook until tender, about 30 minutes. Remove from the heat and let stand, covered, for 10 minutes more. Drain excess liquid, if needed. Cool.

Meanwhile, whisk the lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a large serving bowl. Gradually whisk in the oil, starting with a few drops and then adding the rest in a steady stream, to make a smooth dressing. Add the barley and the remaining salad ingredients and toss to coat with the dressing. Serve.

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recipe Mediterranean Barley Salad
Rachel Essex Junction, VT 04-10-2009
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Incredibly delicious salad
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I don't think Barley needs to cook for as long as this recipe says. I also cut the salt in half, added in a clove of garlic,... and served it with grilled chicken and thought it was very good. I will make it again!Read more
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Shanna Fargo, ND 03-01-2009
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Delicious!
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

Nice and light flavor. Great sidedish or to bring to a summer potluck.
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Allen Omaha, NE 04-14-2008
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Additions to this salad
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I really like this salad, it very easy to make It was very tasty and fresh. I will make this again. I cut the parsley in half... and added fresh mint to equal the 2/3 cup and a finely chopped clove of garlic.Read more
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Anonymous 03-31-2008
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Excellent!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This salad quickly went to the top of my favorite salad list. It was easy to make and leftovers keep well. I will... definately make this again.Read more
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Anonymous 04-02-2007
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Some small changes
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

The recipe is just fine the way it is, but it's a little short on flavor. So I added just a little better, I sprinkled a... touch of feta cheese on top (looks nice, and adds a lot of flavor), and added garbanzo beans to the mix for protein. Then, it can be eaten as a convenient, take-to-work, one-dish meal that really gives me a lot of energy for the afternoon.Read more
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Valerie Palatine, IL 03-23-2007
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Substituted avocados
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I loved this recipe, although after reading the other reviews, I only used about half the lemon juice it called for, which... tasted about right. I also don't like tomatoes, so I substituted a whole avocado, cut up into pieces, which was really good.Read more