VEGETABLE-BARLEY SALAD

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This quick-cooking, whole-grain side is good with sauteed tofu, Italian sausage, or Garlic-Lemon Pork.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 small red onion
3 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
1 3/4 cups water
1 cup quick-cooking barley
1 bunch Tuscan kale
1 pint halved cherry tomatoes
1 English cucumber, cut into half-moons
1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Thinly slice red onion and toss with vinegar; set aside. In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add barley. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until barley is tender and water is absorbed, 10 to 12 minutes. Thinly slice kale leaves and add to a large bowl along with cooked barley, red onion mixture, tomatoes, cucumber, and bell pepper. Toss with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362 g, Fat 21 g, Fiber 9 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 3 g

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