Mediterranean Barley Salad Recipe
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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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (30)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 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 Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 21, 2008 by philosophia   view full review
This salad is okay, but I don't like black olives and I thought it was missing something. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 24, 2008 by trishthedish725 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This is a very good healthy salad. I decided to get "creative", and I added a large spoonful...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 1, 2008 by Wayne   view full review
Excellent salad. Someone mentioned having the feeling that something was missing. I agree, I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2008 by MrsBoumendil   view full review
I've been looking for more ways to include healthy grains into my family's diet, and this...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 5, 2010 by ANDREA VETERE CANADA   view full review
Delicious! I doubled the dressing, used basil instead of cilantro, kalamata olives, and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 21, 2008 by KT1   view full review
Love this recipe. I added toasted pine nuts, more olive oil folded in and a little bit of red...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 8, 2010 by Liz   view full review
One of my favorite recipes. Barley is a nice change of pace for a salad. I add chicken and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 3, 2008 by INDIGO184   view full review
Diced green pepper and red onion made great additions to this recipe. Better after 1 day once...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 3, 2011 by grammaluvscookin Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
although DH and I enjoy trying new recipes, this was a total flop. May have been a texture...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 5, 2010 by lovetoeat Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I followed the recipe pretty much exactly and threw in a handfull of pine nuts at the end. I...

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