Best 8 Barley Corn And Roasted Red Pepper Salad Recipes

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Looking for a hearty and flavorful salad that's perfect for a summer gathering? Look no further than this Barley, Corn, and Roasted Red Pepper Salad. This vibrant salad is packed with roasted red peppers, sweet corn, and chewy barley, all tossed in a tangy vinaigrette. With its perfect balance of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next potluck or barbecue. Not to mention, it's also incredibly easy to make. Simply roast the red peppers and corn, cook the barley, and toss everything together with the dressing. You can even make the dressing ahead of time, making this salad a breeze to prepare. This article offers two variations of the main recipe: one using fresh corn and bell peppers, and the other using frozen or canned corn and jarred roasted red peppers. So, no matter what time of year it is, you can enjoy this delicious and versatile salad.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

BARLEY CORN SALAD



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A terrific alternative to pasta salad, this colorful side dish adds refreshing herb flavor to corn, barley, and red and green peppers. Bring it to your next get-together and see how fast it disappears! -Mary Ann Kieffer of Lawrence, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups cooked medium pearl barley
2 cups frozen corn, thawed
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
3 green onions, chopped
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the lemon juice, oil, salt, thyme and pepper; shake well. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. Freeze option: Prepare salad without onions and cilantro. Transfer to freezer containers; freeze. To use, thaw completely in refrigerator. Gently stir in onions, cilantro and a little oil if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156 calories, Fat 5g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 202mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CORN, ROASTED RED PEPPER AND CILANTRO SALAD



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This festive summer salad, filled with vibrant flavors, gets bonus points for using up leftover corn on the cob. We suggest using grilled or roasted corn but steamed or boiled works, too.

Provided by Jennifer Perillo

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
2 teaspoons honey
Freshly squeezed juice of 1/2 lime
2 cups cooked corn kernels (from 2 large ears)
1/2 cup roasted red peppers, chopped
1 medium shallot, thinly sliced
Handful of fresh cilantro, chopped
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • For the dressing: Add the oil, vinegar, honey and lime juice to a deep bowl. Whisk to combine.
  • For the salad: Add the corn, peppers, shallot and cilantro to the bowl. Stir with a spoon until well mixed. Season with salt and pepper. Let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving so the flavors can marinate. May be made up to 1 day in advance and stored in a covered container in the fridge until ready to serve.
  • Make it a Meal: Add some grilled shrimp to this salad for a quick and easy one-bowl meal ready in just about 10 minutes.

CORN AND ROASTED RED PEPPER SALAD



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This sweet-and-sour corn salad makes a great accompaniment for any Tex-Mex meal.

Provided by unsane1047

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Corn Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups frozen corn
1 ½ cups pomegranate-infused red wine vinegar
1 cup roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
2 tablespoons dried cilantro
1 ½ tablespoons white sugar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon chili powder
¼ teaspoon ground ginger

Steps:

  • Combine corn, red wine vinegar, red peppers, cilantro, sugar, olive oil, cumin, red pepper flakes, chili powder, and ginger together in a saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring frequently to dissolve the sugar. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook until the liquid evaporates, about 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233.7 calories, Carbohydrate 55 g, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 210.5 mg, Sugar 23.3 g

TOASTED BARLEY SALAD WITH RED BELL PEPPER, CORN AND GRILLED PORTOBELLO MUSHROOMS



Toasted Barley Salad with Red Bell Pepper, Corn and Grilled Portobello Mushrooms image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup pearl barley
1 1/2 cups canned vegetable broth
1 large poblano chili or green bell pepper
1 small red bell pepper
2 large plum tomatoes, seeded, chopped (about 1 cup)
1 cup fresh corn kernels
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup chopped green onions
2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
Nonstick olive oil spray
4 large portobello mushrooms, stemmed, dark gills scraped away
24 large spinach leaves

Steps:

  • Place barley in heavy large saucepan. Cook over medium heat until pale golden, shaking pan occasionally, about 10 minutes. Add broth to pan and bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until barley is tender and broth is absorbed, about 35 minutes. Uncover and let barley cool. Char poblano and red bell pepper over gas flame or in broiler until blackened on all sides. Enclose in paper bag and let stand 10 minutes. Peel, seed and dice poblano and red bell pepper. Place barley, poblano and red bell pepper in large bowl. Add tomatoes and next 5 ingredients; toss to blend. Season salad with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover; refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before serving.)
  • Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Spray mushrooms with nonstick spray; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill until cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to work surface; slice thinly. Arrange 6 spinach leaves on each of 4 plates. Top with barley salad. Arrange 1 sliced mushroom alongside each salad. Serve while mushrooms are still warm.

BARLEY, CORN AND ROASTED RED PEPPER SALAD



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Categories     Salad     Hominy/Cornmeal/Masa

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 cup buttermilk
2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 T red wine vinegar
1-1/2 cups pearl barley
8 cups cold water
2 t salt
2 cups fresh corn kernals or frozen, thawed, drained (cooked)
1 7oz jar roasted red peppers drained and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
2/3 cup thinly sliced green onions

Steps:

  • Whisk mayonnaise in bowl until smooth. Mix in buttermilk, cheese and vinegar. Place barley in strainer, rinse under cold water. Combine barley, 8 cups water and 2 t salt in medium saucepan, bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, paritally cover and simmer until barley is just tender, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes. Drain. Mix barley, corn, peppers and 1/2 cup onions in bowl. Add 1 cup dressing. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to serving bowl. Chill. Top with remaining green onions. Pass remaining dressing.

TOASTED BARLEY SALAD WITH RED BELL PEPPER, CORN AND GRILLED PORTOBELLO MUSHROOMS



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Categories     Salad     Leafy Green     Herb     Mushroom     Pepper     Tomato     Vegetarian     High Fiber     Low/No Sugar     Barley     Summer     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup pearl barley
1 1/2 cups canned vegetable broth
1 large poblano chili or green bell pepper
1 small red bell pepper
2 large plum tomatoes, seeded, chopped (about 1 cup)
1 cup fresh corn kernels
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup chopped green onions
2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
Nonstick olive oil spray
4 large portobello mushrooms, stemmed, dark gills scraped away
24 large spinach leaves

Steps:

  • Place barley in heavy large saucepan. Cook over medium heat until pale golden, shaking pan occasionally, about 10 minutes. Add broth to pan and bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until barley is tender and broth is absorbed, about 35 minutes. Uncover and let barley cool.
  • Char poblano and red bell pepper over gas flame or in broiler until blackened on all sides. Enclose in paper bag and let stand 10 minutes. Peel, seed and dice poblano and red bell pepper.
  • Place barley, poblano and red bell pepper in large bowl. Add tomatoes and next 5 ingredients; toss to blend. Season salad with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover; refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before serving.)
  • Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Spray mushrooms with nonstick spray; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill until cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to work surface; slice thinly.
  • Arrange 6 spinach leaves on each of 4 plates. Top with barley salad. Arrange 1 sliced mushroom alongside each salad. Serve while mushrooms are still warm.

ROASTED PEPPER MUSHROOM SALAD



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This is a very pretty dish to serve at any get-together. I always make a double batch so everyone can have seconds.-Bonnie Hawkins, Elkhorn, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 large sweet red pepper
1 large green pepper
2 cups whole fresh mushrooms
1 small red onion, sliced
1/2 cup pitted ripe olives
1/3 cup Italian salad dressing
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • Broil peppers 4 in. from the heat until skins blister, about 10 minutes. With tongs, rotate peppers a quarter turn. Broil and rotate until all sides are blistered and blackened. Immediately place peppers in a bowl; cover and let stand for 15-20 minutes. , Peel off and discard charred skin. Remove stems and seeds. Cut peppers into thin slices. In a large bowl, combine the peppers, mushrooms, onion and olives. , In a small bowl, combine the salad dressing, garlic, basil, salt, oregano and pepper. Pour over vegetables; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Serve on lettuce leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 65 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 380mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

STEAK, ROASTED PEPPER & PEARL BARLEY SALAD



Steak, roasted pepper & pearl barley salad image

A vibrant salad packed with yellow and red peppers, colourful onion, beef cooked to your liking and healthy grains

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Lunch, Main course

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 8

85g pearl barley , rinsed
1 red pepper , deseeded and cut into strips
1 yellow pepper , deseeded and cut into strips
1 red onion , cut into 8 wedges, leaving root intact
1 tbsp olive oil , plus a little extra
1 large lean steak , around 300g, trimmed of any excess fat
½ x 100g bag watercress , roughly chopped
juice ½ lemon , plus wedges to serve (optional)

Steps:

  • Put the pearl barley in a large pan of water. Bring to the boil and cook vigorously for 25-30 mins or until tender. Drain thoroughly and transfer to a bowl.
  • Meanwhile, heat oven to 200C/ 180C fan/gas 6. Put the peppers on a baking tray with the onion wedges, toss in 1 tbsp olive oil and roast for about 20 mins until tender.
  • While the peppers are roasting, rub the steak with a little bit of oil and season. Cook in a non-stick frying pan for 3-4 mins each side, or to your liking. Set aside to rest for a few mins. Mix the cooked peppers and onions into the barley. Stir though the watercress, lemon juice and some seasoning. Thinly slice the steaks, place on top of the salad and serve with lemon wedges, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 498 calories, Fat 17 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 48 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 13 grams sugar, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 38 grams protein, Sodium 0.2 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh, ripe red peppers. Roasting them brings out their natural sweetness and smokiness.
  • If you don't have time to roast your own peppers, you can use jarred roasted red peppers. Just be sure to drain them well before using.
  • Barley is a chewy, nutty grain that adds a hearty texture to the salad. You can cook it in advance and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Corn kernels add a pop of sweetness and color to the salad. You can use fresh, frozen, or canned corn.
  • The dressing is a simple combination of olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, and herbs. You can adjust the proportions to taste.
  • This salad is best served fresh, but it will keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Conclusion:

This barley, corn, and roasted red pepper salad is a delicious and healthy side dish or main course. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a light and refreshing salad, give this one a try.

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