Name: Mediterranean Barley Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Ingredients: 1 cucumber, diced into bite size pieces; 1 pint grape tomatoes, sliced in half; 1/3 cup sliced purple onion; 1/2 cup feta cheese (plus more for garnishing); 1 ½ cup cooked barley; 1/3 cup olive oil; 1 lemon, juiced and zested; 2 tbsp fresh dill ((or 2 tsp dried)); salt and pepper to taste

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Lemon, dill and feta gives this barley salad a fresh and mediterranean taste. Barley is a whole grain, which makes this salad healthy and filling. Use it as a side dish or eat it for lunch.

A bowl of Mediterranean Barley Salad featuring grape tomatoes, cucumbers, purple onions and a delicious Lemon Dill Dressing. Theincrediblebulks.com

Bulk Item used: Barley

I keep reading about how barley is great in salads, but I'd never had it before. Since Greek food is my favorite, I decided to venture into the barley salad world Mediterranean style. And oh boy! It is good!

Tips for Making Mediterranean Barley Salad

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I recommend using Pearl barley for this recipe. It is a lot easier to come across in stores and cooks a lot quicker than other types of barley. For a full run down of the different types and uses of barley, check out "A Complete Guide to Cooking with Barley."
Check out "How to Cook Barley in the Instant Pot" to see the quickest and easiest way to cook your barley. Once the barley is cooked, this recipe is cooked, this recipe can be made in 10 minutes or less.
Get creative with the recipe! Add more veggies--think red peppers, mushrooms or olives. Add more protein-grilled chicken or white beans. Substitute the fresh dill for fresh basil, oregano or parley. Or do a combo of both. Even the Barley could be substituted with rice, quinoa or orzo pasta. Let me know what you come up with in the comments!

A Bowl of Mediterranean Barley Salad featuring grape tomatoes, purple onions, cucumbers, and feta with a Lemon Dill Dressing. The

This salad is very versatile and can be adapted to taste. Make it for your next lunch, potluck, or dinner side!

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Mediterranean Barley Salad

Lemon, Dill and Feta give this barley salad a mediterranean twist.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes

Servings:

Calories: 237kcal

Ingredients

1 cucumber, diced into bite size pieces
1 pint grape tomatoes, sliced in half
⅓ cup sliced purple onion
½ cup feta cheese plus more for garnishing
1 ½ cup cooked barley
⅓ cup olive oil
1 lemon, juiced and zested
2 tablespoon fresh dill (or 2 teaspoon dried)
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

In a small bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest and dill.
Chop all veggies and combine in a large bowl. Add the barley and feta cheese. Pour olive oil combination over the top and stir to evenly mix. Salt and pepper to taste.
Garnish individual servings with more feta cheese if desired.

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Notes

This salad can be served immediately, but I find that it tastes better if it rests in the fridge for an hour. The flavors have more time to blend and the barley gets less chewy.

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