BARLEY CORN SALAD
A terrific alternative to pasta salad, this colorful side dish adds refreshing herb flavor to corn, barley, and red and green peppers. Bring it to your next get-together and see how fast it disappears! -Mary Ann Kieffer of Lawrence, Kansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the lemon juice, oil, salt, thyme and pepper; shake well. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. Freeze option: Prepare salad without onions and cilantro. Transfer to freezer containers; freeze. To use, thaw completely in refrigerator. Gently stir in onions, cilantro and a little oil if necessary.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 156 calories, Fat 5g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 202mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
BARLEY AND CORN SALAD WITH BASIL CHIVE DRESSING
Categories Salad Herb Vegetable Side Picnic Vegetarian Quick & Easy Backyard BBQ Basil Barley Corn Summer Vegan Chive Gourmet Pescatarian Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 4 to 6 side-dish servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring 2 cups water with 1/4 teaspoon salt to a boil in a 1 1/2-quart saucepan. Stir in barley, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, until barley is tender, about 10 minutes.
- While barley simmers, blanch corn in a 1 1/2- to 2 1/2-quart saucepan of boiling water 1 minute, then drain in a large sieve and rinse under cold running water to stop cooking. Drain again and pat dry, then transfer to a large bowl.
- Remove barley from heat (when tender) and let stand, covered, 5 minutes.
- While barley stands, pulse oil, basil, chives, vinegar, sugar, pepper, remaining tablespoon water, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt in a blender until herbs are finely chopped.
- Drain barley well in large sieve and add to corn in bowl, then add endives and dressing, tossing to combine.
BARLEY, CORN, AND CHERRY TOMATO SALAD WITH BASIL DRESSING
Categories Salad Herb Tomato Vegetable Freeze/Chill High Fiber Summer Chill Gourmet
Yield Serves 10 to 12
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a kettle bring 10 cups water to a boil, stir in the barley and the salt, and simmer the barley, covered, for 40 minutes, or until it is tender. Drain the barley in a colander, rinse it under cold water, and drain it well. In a blender blend the vinegar, the basil, the oil, and salt to taste until the dressing is emulsified. In a very large bowl toss the barley with the dressing and the corn and stir in the tomatoes gently. Chill the salad, covered, for 1 hour. The salad may be made 1 day in advance and kept covered and chilled.
CORN AND BARLEY SALAD ON ARUGULA
Provided by Marian Burros
Categories easy, salads and dressings
Time 25m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Rinse barley, place in a bowl and cover with 4 cups of water. Soak for several hours or overnight.
- Transfer barley and soaking water to a medium saucepan. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until tender and most or all of water is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Meanwhile, if using frozen corn, cook according to package directions; fresh corn does not need to be cooked.
- If necessary, drain excess water from barley. Return to pot and immediately add corn; mix well. In a large bowl, mix together oil and vinegar. Add basil or oregano, and chives. Add barley mixture and tomatoes, and mix gently. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- To serve, spread arugula on a platter. Top with corn and barley salad. Garnish with dollops of goat cheese, if desired, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 173, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 26 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 249 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams
CHARRED CORN SALAD WITH BASIL AND TOMATOES
Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen
Categories Salad Tomato Side Picnic Vegetarian Quick & Easy High Fiber Low Sodium Backyard BBQ Dinner Basil Corn Summer Grill Grill/Barbecue Low Cholesterol Vegan Party Bon Appétit Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Build a medium-hot fire in a charcoal grill, or heat a gas grill to high. Rub corn with 1 tablespoon oil. Grill, turning frequently, until corn is charred and heated through, 10-12 minutes. Remove from grill; when cool enough to handle, cut kernels from cobs and transfer to a large bowl. DO AHEAD: Corn can be made 3 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.
- Place onion in a strainer and rinse with cold water to mellow its flavor. Drain well. Mix onion, remaining 5 tablespoons oil, tomatoes, basil, 1/3 cup lime juice, and thyme into corn. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and more lime juice, if desired. DO AHEAD: Salad can be assembled 1 hour ahead. Let stand at room temperature.
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