TOMATO BARLEY SALAD

Tomato Barley Salad image

I like to serve this fuss-free salad alongside barbecued chicken for a hot summer evening dinner on the deck.-Sandi Lange, Sherwood Park, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

4 cups cold cooked medium pearl barley
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup canola oil
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 cups halved cherry tomatoes
2 cups frozen corn, thawed

Steps:

Place barley in a large bowl. In a small bowl, combine the cheese, oil, basil, garlic, salt and pepper. Pour over barley; toss to coat. Stir in tomatoes and corn. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 151mg sodium, Carbohydrate 60g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 12g fiber), Protein 9g protein.