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Barley and Olive Salad

barley olive salad
Ingredients:
  • (1 1/2 cups) pearl barley
  • (3 Tbsp.) fresh lemon juice
  • (2 Tbsp.) olive oil
  • (1/4 tsp.) salt
  • (1/4 tsp.) freshly ground black pepper
  • (1 clove) garlic, minced
  • (1 cup) fresh corn kernels
  • (1 cup) plum tomato, seeded and diced
  • (1/2 cup) green onions, chopped
  • (1/4 cup) fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
  • (20) kalamata olives, pitted and coarsely chopped
  • (3/4 cup) crumbled feta cheese
Servings
4
Salad

Barley and Olive Salad

This delicious salad features a medley of barley, vegetables, salty olives and feta cheese in a simple lemon oil dressing.

Preparation Time
About 15 minutes
Cook Time
About 10 minutes

    Instructions

  1. 1Follow directions on package to cook barley, omitting the salt. Drain and place under cold running water until cool, drain again.
  2. 2In a large bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper and garlic. Toss in barley, corn, tomato, green onions, parsley and olives. Add cheese and serve.

Nutritional Information

Serving Size: 1 cup

Amount Per Serving:
  • Calories 494
  • Total Fat 18.5 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 73.8 g
  • Protein 13.5 g
  • Cholesterol 19 mg
  • Sodium 704 mg
  • Fiber 13.7 g

Additional Information

Recipe Category: Salad

Recipe Subcategory: Miscellaneous

Recipe Ethnicity: Greek/Mediterranean

Dietetic Info:
  • Glycemic Index:
  • Gluten Free: No

Vegetarian/Allergen Info: Contains Dairy

NOTE: Glycemic Index Scale: Low=0-55, Medium=56-69, High=70 or greater.

 


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