How to Make Barley Corn Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Barley corn salad is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for summer BBQs, picnics, or as a side dish for any meal. Packed full of nutritious ingredients and bursting with flavor, this salad is sure to become a new favorite in your recipe collection.

This salad combines the nutty flavor and chewy texture of barley with the sweetness of corn, the crunch of bell peppers, and the freshness of herbs and citrus. The result is a colorful and satisfying dish that is both filling and re...

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups water
  • 1 cup barley
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1 ½ cups corn kernels
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 scallions, sliced
  • 2 cups mixed greens
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 39 mins
  • Total Time: 54 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Bring water and barley to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until barley is tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Drain any excess water from barley and transfer to a large bowl; stir in 2 tablespoons olive oil.
  • Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add corn; cook and stir until slightly softened, about 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and scallions; cook until scallions are wilted, about 2 minutes.
  • Mix corn mixture into barley in the bowl. Stir in mixed greens, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Season salad with salt and pepper.
  • Nutrition

    324 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Sodium: 71mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 51g
    • Dietary Fiber: 12g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Vitamin C: 38mg
    • Calcium: 61mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 596mg