BALSAMIC GRILLED VEGETABLE AND BARLEY SALAD

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Add an unexpected taste to grilled vegetables with a glaze made with balsamic vinegar, fresh herbs and some honey and brown sugar. The fabulous veggies are paired with barley to make a healthy and deletable side.-Carly Curtin, Ellicott City, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/4 cups balsamic vinegar, divided
3 medium yellow summer squash, quartered and cut into 1-inch slices
3 medium zucchini, quartered and cut into 1-inch slices
2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon honey
2 fresh thyme sprigs
1 fresh rosemary sprig
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1-3/4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup quick-cooking barley
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil

Steps:

In a large shallow dish, combine the oil, salt and 1/4 cup vinegar. Add yellow squash, zucchini and tomatoes; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for up to 4 hours., In a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, honey, thyme, rosemary, garlic powder and remaining vinegar. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half. Discard thyme and rosemary; set glaze aside., In a large saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Stir in barley. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until barley is tender., Meanwhile, drain vegetables and discard marinade. Place vegetables in a grill wok or basket. Grill, uncovered, over medium heat for 8-12 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently and brushing occasionally with glaze., Remove barley from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Transfer to a large serving bowl. Add vegetables and basil; toss to coat. Serve warm with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 154mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges