BARLEY SALAD VINAIGRETTE

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This is a great recipe to serve at a luncheon or pot luck. Its different enough that people are interested in trying it. Also a low glycemic grain, so good for lowering cholesterol and diabetic friendly.

Provided by Lynette ! @breezermom

Categories     Other Salads

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cup(s) water
1 teaspoon(s) salt
1 cup(s) pearl barley, uncooked
2 cup(s) sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup(s) thinly sliced carrots
1/4 cup(s) sliced green onions
1/2 cup(s) vegetable oil
1/3 cup(s) lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoon(s) garlic salt
1 teaspoon(s) prepared mustard
1/2 teaspoon(s) dried tarragon
1/8 teaspoon(s) pepper
lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • Bring the water and salt to a boil in a saucepan; stir in barley. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 45 minutes or until the barley is tender and the liquid is absorbed. Rinse with cold water; drain well.
  • Combine the barley, mushrooms, carrots, and green onions in a large bowl; toss gently.
  • Combine the vegetable oil, lemon juice, garlic salt, mustard, tarragon, and pepper in a small bowl, stirring with a wire whisk until blended. Pour the dressing over the barley mixture; toss gently. Cover and chill. Serve over lettuce leaves.

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