Greek-Style Barley Salad Recipe

Name: Greek-Style Barley Salad Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup pearl barley; 3 cups water; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, or red wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice; 1/4 cup coarsely chopped red onion; 2 medium tomatoes, coarsely chopped; 1/2 red or yellow bell pepper, coarsely chopped; 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese; 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley, or mint, optional; 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, coarsely chopped, optional; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 pinch kosher salt, or sea salt, to taste

A refreshing Greek-style whole grain salad or pilaf featuring barley, feta cheese, and fresh vegetables.

⭐ 4.6 (26 reviews) Prep: 15 minCook: 45 minTotal: 60 minYields: 6 servings

Category Tags:

Side Dish

Cuisine Tags:

American

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Instructions

Start boiling 3 cups of water with 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
Add barley, cover, and simmer for 40 minutes or until cooked, then let it cool slightly.
Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, and red wine vinegar.
Combine the cooled barley with the dressing, red onion, tomato, bell pepper, feta cheese, kalamata olives, and fresh herbs.
Season with oregano and salt, adjusting to taste.
Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 168 kcal

Carbohydrate: 13 g

Cholesterol: 11 mg

Fiber: 2 g

Protein: 3 g

Saturated Fat: 3 g

Sodium: 314 mg

Sugar: 4 g

Fat: 12 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g