Best Corn And Red Pepper Barley Salad Recipes

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TOASTED BARLEY SALAD WITH RED BELL PEPPER, CORN AND GRILLED PORTOBELLO MUSHROOMS



Toasted Barley Salad with Red Bell Pepper, Corn and Grilled Portobello Mushrooms image

Categories     Salad     Leafy Green     Herb     Mushroom     Pepper     Tomato     Vegetarian     High Fiber     Low/No Sugar     Barley     Summer     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup pearl barley
1 1/2 cups canned vegetable broth
1 large poblano chili or green bell pepper
1 small red bell pepper
2 large plum tomatoes, seeded, chopped (about 1 cup)
1 cup fresh corn kernels
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup chopped green onions
2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
Nonstick olive oil spray
4 large portobello mushrooms, stemmed, dark gills scraped away
24 large spinach leaves

Steps:

  • Place barley in heavy large saucepan. Cook over medium heat until pale golden, shaking pan occasionally, about 10 minutes. Add broth to pan and bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until barley is tender and broth is absorbed, about 35 minutes. Uncover and let barley cool.
  • Char poblano and red bell pepper over gas flame or in broiler until blackened on all sides. Enclose in paper bag and let stand 10 minutes. Peel, seed and dice poblano and red bell pepper.
  • Place barley, poblano and red bell pepper in large bowl. Add tomatoes and next 5 ingredients; toss to blend. Season salad with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover; refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before serving.)
  • Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Spray mushrooms with nonstick spray; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill until cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to work surface; slice thinly.
  • Arrange 6 spinach leaves on each of 4 plates. Top with barley salad. Arrange 1 sliced mushroom alongside each salad. Serve while mushrooms are still warm.

TOASTED BARLEY SALAD WITH RED BELL PEPPER, CORN AND GRILLED PORTOBELLO MUSHROOMS



Toasted Barley Salad with Red Bell Pepper, Corn and Grilled Portobello Mushrooms image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup pearl barley
1 1/2 cups canned vegetable broth
1 large poblano chili or green bell pepper
1 small red bell pepper
2 large plum tomatoes, seeded, chopped (about 1 cup)
1 cup fresh corn kernels
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup chopped green onions
2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
Nonstick olive oil spray
4 large portobello mushrooms, stemmed, dark gills scraped away
24 large spinach leaves

Steps:

  • Place barley in heavy large saucepan. Cook over medium heat until pale golden, shaking pan occasionally, about 10 minutes. Add broth to pan and bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until barley is tender and broth is absorbed, about 35 minutes. Uncover and let barley cool. Char poblano and red bell pepper over gas flame or in broiler until blackened on all sides. Enclose in paper bag and let stand 10 minutes. Peel, seed and dice poblano and red bell pepper. Place barley, poblano and red bell pepper in large bowl. Add tomatoes and next 5 ingredients; toss to blend. Season salad with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover; refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before serving.)
  • Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Spray mushrooms with nonstick spray; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill until cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to work surface; slice thinly. Arrange 6 spinach leaves on each of 4 plates. Top with barley salad. Arrange 1 sliced mushroom alongside each salad. Serve while mushrooms are still warm.

CORN AND RED PEPPER BARLEY SALAD



Corn and Red Pepper Barley Salad image

Here's a delicious way to present barley at its best. Instead of being lost in a sea of other ingredients in a soup or stew, that basic grain plays a starring role in the delicious chilled salad created by our Test Kitchen staff. Sweet corn and red pepper lend it a summery taste and color. Try taking a bowl to pass at your next picnic.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

8 cups water
1-1/2 cups uncooked medium pearl barley
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 medium sweet red pepper
2 cups fresh or frozen corn, thawed
2/3 cup thinly sliced green onions, divided
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
SALAD DRESSING:
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoons pepper
1/4 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine the water, barley and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-18 minutes or until barley is just tender. Drain and set aside., Meanwhile, halve pepper; remove stem and seeds. Broil pepper skin side up 4 in. from the heat until skin blisters and blackens, about 8-10 minutes. Immediately place pepper in a bowl; cover with plastic wrap and let stand for 15-20 minutes. Peel off and discard charred skin. Chop pepper., In a bowl, combine corn, 1/2 cup onions, Parmesan, roasted pepper and barley. In another bowl, combine vinegar, water, lemon juice, sugar, Italian seasoning, garlic powder and pepper. Slowly whisk in oil. Pour over barley mixture; toss gently to coat. Sprinkle with remaining onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 509mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BARLEY, CORN AND ROASTED RED PEPPER SALAD



BARLEY, CORN AND ROASTED RED PEPPER SALAD image

Categories     Salad     Hominy/Cornmeal/Masa

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 cup buttermilk
2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 T red wine vinegar
1-1/2 cups pearl barley
8 cups cold water
2 t salt
2 cups fresh corn kernals or frozen, thawed, drained (cooked)
1 7oz jar roasted red peppers drained and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
2/3 cup thinly sliced green onions

Steps:

  • Whisk mayonnaise in bowl until smooth. Mix in buttermilk, cheese and vinegar. Place barley in strainer, rinse under cold water. Combine barley, 8 cups water and 2 t salt in medium saucepan, bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, paritally cover and simmer until barley is just tender, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes. Drain. Mix barley, corn, peppers and 1/2 cup onions in bowl. Add 1 cup dressing. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to serving bowl. Chill. Top with remaining green onions. Pass remaining dressing.

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