BARLEY AND CORN SALAD WITH BASIL CHIVE DRESSING

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Categories     Salad     Herb     Vegetable     Side     Picnic     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Backyard BBQ     Basil     Barley     Corn     Summer     Vegan     Chive     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 to 6 side-dish servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups plus 1 tablespoon water
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup quick-cooking barley
2 cups corn (from about 4 ears)
1/3 cup olive oil
1/3 cup chopped fresh basil
3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
1 1/2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3 Belgian endives (about 1 lb total), trimmed and sliced crosswise 1/2 inch thick

Steps:

  • Bring 2 cups water with 1/4 teaspoon salt to a boil in a 1 1/2-quart saucepan. Stir in barley, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, until barley is tender, about 10 minutes.
  • While barley simmers, blanch corn in a 1 1/2- to 2 1/2-quart saucepan of boiling water 1 minute, then drain in a large sieve and rinse under cold running water to stop cooking. Drain again and pat dry, then transfer to a large bowl.
  • Remove barley from heat (when tender) and let stand, covered, 5 minutes.
  • While barley stands, pulse oil, basil, chives, vinegar, sugar, pepper, remaining tablespoon water, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt in a blender until herbs are finely chopped.
  • Drain barley well in large sieve and add to corn in bowl, then add endives and dressing, tossing to combine.

Austin Ball
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This salad is a waste of time and ingredients. Don't bother making it.


Lokman Ahmad
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I followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out terrible. The barley was undercooked and the dressing was too salty.


George Sfakianakis
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This salad was a bit bland for my taste. I think it needed more herbs or spices. The dressing was also a bit too oily.


abrarmalik 36
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I'm not a huge fan of corn, but I loved this salad! The barley and dressing were so flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


Exauce Kalumba
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover barley. I also added some chopped red onion and crumbled feta cheese. It was a hit with my family!


Sulochana Chaudhary
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I followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out great. The dressing was a bit too tangy for my taste, but that's just personal preference. Overall, this is a great recipe for a summer side dish.


mohamed Barakat
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This salad is so refreshing and delicious. The basil-chive dressing is the perfect complement to the barley and corn. I love that it's a healthy and filling side dish.


Rishab Magar
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I'm not usually a fan of barley, but this salad changed my mind. The barley was cooked perfectly and the dressing was so flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


Mad Cap
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


omulemera Shaphat
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This salad is amazing! The flavors are so well-balanced and the dressing is to die for. I highly recommend trying this recipe.


Albu Robi
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This salad is the perfect healthy side dish for any summer gathering. It's light, refreshing, and packed with flavor. The dressing is also really versatile - I've used it on other salads and even as a marinade for chicken.


sbshamim vlog
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make and the dressing is delicious. I usually add some grilled chicken or shrimp to make it a more complete meal.


wandera david
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This salad was a hit at my summer BBQ! The combination of barley, corn, and fresh herbs was so refreshing and flavorful. I especially loved the basil-chive dressing, which added a nice tang. Will definitely be making this again!