Barley Salad Recipe (A Delightful Fusion Of Taste)

• servings: 4 servings
• active time: 15 minutes
• total time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

1 Cup Pearl Barley

3 Cups Water

½ Teaspoon Salt

1 Cup Grape Tomatoes

1 Cup Cucumber

Bell Pepper (Diced, Any Color)

¼ Cup Red Onion

⅓ Cup Kalamata Olives Or Black Olives

¼ Cup Feta Cheese

1 Cup Greek Salad Dressing Or Italian Dressing

Fresh Parsley (For garnish)

Directions

Boil Water: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

Cook Barley: Once the water is boiling, add the barley. Reduce the heat to a low simmer and cover the pot. Let the barley cook for about 25 minutes or until it's tender to your liking.

Drain Barley: After the barley is cooked, drain any excess liquid. Spread the barley on a tray or large plate to cool it down completely. This step is crucial to prevent the salad from becoming soggy.

Chop Vegetables: While the barley is cooking and cooling, chop your vegetables — cucumbers, grape tomatoes, bell pepper, and red onion.

Combine Ingredients: Place the chopped vegetables in a large bowl. Once the barley has cooled, add it to the bowl with the vegetables.

Add Dressing: Pour your salad dressing over the barley and vegetable mixture. This could be Greek, Italian, or any dressing you prefer.

Toss Salad: Toss everything together thoroughly, ensuring the salad is well coated with the dressing.

Garnish: Sprinkle feta cheese and fresh parsley over the salad for garnish.

Chill Salad: Place the salad in the refrigerator and let it chill for about 1 hour. This allows the flavors to meld together beautifully.

Serve: After chilling, give the salad one last quick toss, and it's ready to be served.

Nutrition

• Calories: 200 - 300 cal