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Mediterranean Barley Salad

By: DrkEyedCajn  
"A great chilled whole-grain salad to serve with grilled chicken, or on its own for lunch. Can be improved with a combination of whole grains, but the barley works on its own."

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Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
5 Hrs 45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup barley
  • 2 1/2 cups water
  • 7 sun-dried tomatoes
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped cilantro
  • 1 (4 ounce) can chopped black olives
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

  1. Bring barley and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the barley is tender, but still slightly firm in the center, about 30 minutes. Drain and cool to room temperature in a bowl.
  2. Puree the sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and balsamic vinegar in a blender until smooth. Pour over the barley. Fold in the cilantro, olives, and remaining olive oil until blended. Cover, and refrigerate until cold. Stir before serving.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 220 | Total Fat: 11.8g | Cholesterol: 0mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 21, 2008 by philosophia 
This salad is okay, but I don't like black olives and I thought it was missing something. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 24, 2008 by trishthedish725 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
This is a very good healthy salad. I decided to get "creative", and I added a large spoonful... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2008 by MrsBoumendil 
I've been looking for more ways to include healthy grains into my family's diet, and this... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 21, 2008 by KT1 
Love this recipe. I added toasted pine nuts, more olive oil folded in and a little bit of red... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 1, 2008 by Wayne 
Excellent salad. Someone mentioned having the feeling that something was missing. I agree, I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 7, 2008 by emmae 
This is really flavorful. I was liberal with the vinegar and garlic, but I don't think I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 9, 2009 by yoga4me 
This is a good salad. I loved the texture of the barley. I used kalamati olives and some... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 3, 2008 by INDIGO184 
Diced green pepper and red onion made great additions to this recipe. Better after 1 day once... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 3, 2009 by cookntaste 
I'm sorry, I just didn't care for this. It seemed very bland, even though I added chopped... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 2, 2008 by megk 
I really liked this salad! It is hearty without being heavy. Even my husband liked it. I... MORE

 
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