BARLEY SALAD WITH HAM AND BLACK-EYED PEAS

Barley Salad With Ham and Black-Eyed Peas image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3/4 cup quick-cooking barley
2 cups frozen black-eyed peas
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
7 ounces mixed baby greens (about 12 cups)
3/4 pound deli ham (preferably low sodium), in 1 piece, chopped
1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
5 radishes, chopped
4 scallions, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped dill pickles or cornichons

Steps:

Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Add the barley, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer 7 minutes; add the black-eyed peas and continue cooking until both the barley and black-eyed peas are tender, about 5 more minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
Whisk the olive oil, vinegar, mayonnaise, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste in a large bowl. Add the greens, ham, tomatoes, radishes, scallions, pickles, barley and black-eyed peas and toss. Divide among plates.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376, Fat 15 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Cholesterol 15 milligrams, Sodium 472 milligrams, Carbohydrate 48 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 16 grams