5.0 from 36 votes
Italian Barley Salad
This colorful and flavorful salad is a great make-ahead dish and is perfect for you next potluck, picnic, BBQ or any occasion!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 212 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Salad
Cuisine:
Italian , American
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cup uncooked pearl barley (for GF version use quinoa, millet or GF grain of choice)
- 1 cucumber, chopped
- 3 tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 3/4 cup homemade Italian dressing (click link for recipe)
Instructions
- Cook the barley in salted water for about 45 minutes or until the barley is tender but still chewy. Drain and cool completely.
- Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl. Add the Homemade Italian Dressing and stir to thoroughly combine. Chill in the fridge for at least 3-4 hours before serving. Can be made a day ahead.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
0.5cup
Calories
212kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
27g
(9%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
2.8g
(14%)
Sodium
6mg
(0%)
Potassium
267mg
(8%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
500IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
9.6mg
(11%)
Calcium
23mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 212
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.5cup | |
| Calories | 212kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 2.8g | 14% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 267mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 500IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 9.6mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.