Description
Barley and Herb Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish that brings the flavors of the Mediterranean to your table. With its chewy barley, crisp cucumbers, sweet cherry tomatoes, and fragrant herbs, this salad is perfect for summer gatherings or as a nutritious side for any meal. Tossed in a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing, each bite is a burst of freshness that will leave your guests asking for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pearl barley
- 1 medium English cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- ½ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the pearl barley under cold water. In a pot, combine with 3 cups of water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 30 minutes until tender. Drain and let cool.
- While the barley cooks, prepare the vegetables: dice the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, and finely chop the red onion.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked barley (cooled), cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, parsley, mint, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg