CORN AND BARLEY RELISH

Corn and Barley Relish image

Barley is an over-looked grain but it is so delicious and easy to work with. This relish highlights barley with corn and peppers.-National Barley Foods Council, Mary Sullivan, Spokane, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 5 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3 cups water
1 cup medium pearl barley
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1 cup fresh or frozen whole kernel corn
1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup vinegar
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
Pepper to taste
1 cup diced fresh tomatoes
1/2 cup diced green or sweet red pepper
2 green onions, thinly sliced

Steps:

In a saucepan, combine water, barley and 1/2 teaspoon salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45 minutes. Add corn; simmer for 10-15 minutes or until tender. , Meanwhile, in a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine oil, vinegar, basil, pepper and remaining salt; shake well. Pour over warm barley mixture and toss to coat. Chill for 30 minutes. Gently fold in tomatoes, green pepper and onions. Chill for 2-3 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 39 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 46mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.