COLORFUL BARLEY SALAD

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Chili powder and cumin give this distinctive barley salad a subtle Tex-Mex flavor. It's a super make-ahead side dish. Folks commented on how hearty and tasty it was when we served it at our wedding barbecue.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3 cans (10-1/2 ounces each) condensed chicken broth, undiluted
4 cups water
3 cups medium pearl barley
1 cup canola oil
1/3 cup white vinegar
3 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
6 large tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 package (16 ounces) frozen corn
1 bunch green onions, sliced
1 cup minced fresh parsley

Steps:

In a large soup kettle or Dutch oven, combine chicken broth and water; bring to a boil. Add barley; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 35-40 minutes or until barley is tender. Cool slightly. , In a small bowl, combine the oil, vinegar, garlic, chili powder and cumin; pour over barley and toss well. Gently stir in the remaining ingredients. Transfer to a serving bowl; cover and refrigerate overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 91mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 4g protein.