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Barley Salad

This Barley Salad is a colorful, fun twist on Greek salad!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
2 hrs
Servings: 4
Calories: 559 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Salad , Appetizer
Cuisine: Greek , American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup pearl barley
  • 3 cups water
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup diced cucumber
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • ¼ cup diced red onion
  • ⅓ cup kalamata olives or black olives
  • ¼ cup crumbled Feta cheese
  • 1 cup Greek Salad Dressing or Italian dressing
  • chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. While barley is cooking, chop vegetables and place in a large bowl.
  3. Add cooled barley and dressing. Toss well to combine.
  4. Garnish with feta cheese and parsley. Chill 1 hour before serving.

Notes

  • A few tablespoons olive oil and 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, and squeeze of lemon, salt & pepper are perfect on this salad if you don't have Greek salad dressing.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 559 (28%) Carbohydrates 47g (16%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 39g (60%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 31mg (10%) Sodium 1298mg (54%) Potassium 368mg (11%) Fiber 10g (40%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 1369IU (27%) Vitamin C 45mg (50%) Calcium 108mg (11%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 559

% Daily Value*

Calories 559 28%
Carbohydrates 47g 16%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 39g 60%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 31mg 10%
Sodium 1298mg 54%
Potassium 368mg 8%
Fiber 10g 40%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 1369IU 27%
Vitamin C 45mg 50%
Calcium 108mg 11%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.