Best Barley Salad With Chicken Corn And Scallions Recipes

BARLEY CORN SALAD

Barley Corn Salad image

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

Ingredients

2 cups cooked medium pearl barley
2 cups frozen corn, thawed
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
3 green onions, chopped
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon pepper

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 SALAD WITH CORN AND ZUCCHINI

Barley Salad with Corn and Zucchini image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories side-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

Kosher salt
1/2 cup pearl barley
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 small zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
6 ears of corn, kernels cut off
Freshly ground pepper
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
4 scallions, thinly sliced
1 cup finely chopped fresh basil
3/4 cup crumbled goat cheese

Steps:

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the barley; cook until tender, 45 to 50 minutes. Drain well and transfer to a large bowl.
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the zucchini and cook, stirring, until browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the corn and cook until just tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Add the vegetables to the barley and let cool.
Whisk the vinegar, the remaining 6 tablespoons olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a small bowl. Pour the dressing over the barley salad, add the scallions and basil and toss. Top with the goat cheese.

BARLEY SALAD WITH CHICKEN, CORN, AND SCALLIONS

Barley Salad with Chicken, Corn, and Scallions image

Categories Salad Chicken Roast Barley Corn Simmer Boil

Yield serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (6 to 8 ounces each)
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 cup pearl barley
2 bunches scallions, trimmed and cut into thirds crosswise, white parts halved lengthwise
2 1/2 cups fresh (from about 3 ears) or frozen corn kernels (do not thaw)
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
5 ounces baby spinach

Steps:

Place chicken in a medium saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, season with salt, and reduce to a bare simmer. Cover and cook 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let chicken stand, covered, until cooked through, 12 to 14 minutes more. Using tongs, remove chicken from liquid. When cool enough to handle, shred meat into bite-size pieces.
In a medium pot of boiling salted water, cook barley according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
Meanwhile, preheat oven to 450°F. Place scallions and corn on a rimmed baking sheet. Toss with 1 tablespoon oil and season with salt and pepper. Spread in a single layer and roast, stirring halfway through, until tender and golden, about 25 minutes.
In a large bowl, combine chicken, barley, scallion mixture, tomatoes, parsley, 1 tablespoon oil, and 1 tablespoon lime juice; season with salt and pepper. In a medium bowl, toss spinach with remaining 1 tablespoon oil and 2 teaspoons lime juice; season with salt and pepper. Serve spinach with chicken-barley mixture.
Nutrition Information
(Per Serving)
Calories: 409
Fat: 13g (2g Saturated Fat)
Protein: 16.1g
Carbohydrates: 62.4g
Fiber: 13.2g