Recipe developed by: Renée Kohlman from Sweetsugarbean
This fresh, crunchy and nutritious Mediterranean Barley Salad is perfect for summertime potlucks, picnics and grab-and-go lunches. With a variety of vegetables and a tangy mustard vinaigrette, you can keep it vegetarian or add chicken for extra protein.
Place the barley in a fine mesh sieve and rinse under cool water. Dump into a medium saucepan and cover with 4 cups of cold water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cover, turn the heat down to low and simmer for about 25 minutes until the barley is tender. Drain, and rinse under cool water. Shake off excess moisture and place in a large bowl.
Add the chickpeas, vegetables, feta, and olives to the barley.
In a small bowl, whisk together the oils, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, sugar, salt, and pepper. Pour over the barley mixture and toss well to combine. Stir in the chopped parsley. Adjust the seasoning, if desired. Garnish with remaining parsley.
Serving Size 1 1/4 cups
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 520
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 32g50%
- Saturated Fat 6g30%
- Cholesterol 20mg7%
- Sodium 750mg32%
- Potassium 547mg16%
- Total Carbohydrate 47g16%
- Dietary Fiber 11g44%
- Sugars 8g
- Protein -30g-60%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Ingredients
Directions
Place the barley in a fine mesh sieve and rinse under cool water. Dump into a medium saucepan and cover with 4 cups of cold water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cover, turn the heat down to low and simmer for about 25 minutes until the barley is tender. Drain, and rinse under cool water. Shake off excess moisture and place in a large bowl.
Add the chickpeas, vegetables, feta, and olives to the barley.
In a small bowl, whisk together the oils, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, sugar, salt, and pepper. Pour over the barley mixture and toss well to combine. Stir in the chopped parsley. Adjust the seasoning, if desired. Garnish with remaining parsley.