Barley Primavera

Serves 6 to 8
Time 25 min

Serve this colorful grain salad alongside grilled chicken or beef. Or, for a vegetarian option, add some cubed marinated tofu or tempeh.

Special Diets:

Dairy FreeDairy Free
VeganVegan
VegetarianVegetarian
Sugar ConsciousSugar Conscious

Ingredients

    1 1/4 cupsuncooked pearled barley
    2 tablespoonsplus 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
    4 clovesgarlic, finely chopped (1 1/2 teaspoons)
    2 1/4 cupschopped bell peppers, any color
    1 smallzucchini, chopped
    1 smallyellow squash, chopped
    1carrot, grated
    3green onions, thinly sliced
    1/4 cupfinely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
    6 tablespoonssherry vinegar
    1/4 teaspoonfine sea salt
    Bibb lettuce leaves
    1/8 teaspoonground black pepper

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Method

Place the barley and 6 cups water in a saucepan. 


Bring the water to a boil, cover the pan with a lid, and simmer the barley for about 20 minutes, until tender. 


When the barley is cooked, drain it and run under cold water. 


Drain thoroughly and transfer to a large bowl.


Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a small skillet over low heat. 


Add garlic and cook for 2 minutes until golden brown. 


Transfer to the cooked barley and add bell peppers, zucchini, squash, carrots, green onions and parsley; set aside.


Whisk together vinegar, remaining 1/2 cup oil, salt and pepper. 


Drizzle over salad and toss to combine. 


Adjust seasonings to taste and serve on a bed of lettuce leaves.

Nutritional Info

Serving Size

Calories

340

Total Fat

21g

Saturated Fat

3g

Cholesterol

0mg

Sodium

270mg

Total Carbohydrate

35g

Dietary Fiber

7g

Total Sugars

2g

Protein

5g

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