BARLEY VEGETABLE SALAD

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I often serve this salad as an entree on summer nights when it's too hot to eat a heavy meal. The recipe makes a big batch, which is terrific for taking to potlucks.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 cups water
2 cups uncooked medium pearl barley
2 cups fresh broccoli florets
2 cups diced carrots
1 cup halved cherry or grape tomatoes
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1/2 cup julienned sweet red or green pepper
1/2 cup sunflower kernels
1/2 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add barley. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 30-35 minutes or until tender. Rinse with cold water; drain well., Place broccoli in a steamer basket. Place in a saucepan over 1 in. of water; bring to a boil. Cover and steam for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Rinse with cold water; drain., In a large salad bowl, combine the barley, broccoli and carrots, tomatoes, onions, red pepper and sunflower kernels. , In a blender, combine the lemon juice, oil, vinegar, lemon zest, garlic, salt and pepper; cover and process until combined. , Pour over barley mixture and stir to coat. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Just before serving, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 calories, Fat 11g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 134mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

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