CHICKPEA, BARLEY, AND FETA SALAD

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Recipe for a grain salad made with barley, garbanzo beans, feta, and green beans.

Provided by Dawn Perry

Categories     Salad     Side     Feta     Barley     Green Bean     Chickpea     Dill     Seed     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces green beans, halved crosswise
Kosher salt
1 cup pearled, hulled, or hull-less barley
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/4 cup raw sunflower seeds
1 15.5-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed
4 ounces feta, crumbled
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Toasted Spice Vinaigrette

Steps:

  • Cook green beans in a large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Using a sieve or a slotted spoon, transfer to a bowl of ice water.
  • Return water to a boil, add barley, and simmer until tender (refer to packaging for timing); drain. Let cool on a baking sheet.
  • Heat oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Cook sunflower seeds, tossing occasionally, until golden brown, about 5 minutes; let cool.
  • Toss green beans, barley, sunflower seeds, chickpeas, feta, dill, lemon juice, and vinaigrette in a large bowl.

Jenny Dari
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I'm not a huge fan of barley, but this salad changed my mind. It's so flavorful and satisfying.


DAYxOFxTHExDEADx
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover roast chicken or grilled salmon.


Patrina Deese
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I'm always looking for new ways to use chickpeas and barley, and this salad is a great option. It's healthy and delicious!


Blima Weisz
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This salad is light and refreshing, yet still filling. It's the perfect meal for a hot summer day.


PRANTO THA NOOB
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I love the pop of color that the fresh herbs add to this salad.


Khan Thanveer
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This salad is a great way to sneak in some extra veggies into your diet.


Patience Mbiyakhe
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe to have on hand for busy weeknights.


Althea Douglas
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This salad is perfect for a summer picnic or barbecue.


Adelle Ross
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I made this salad for my family and they loved it! Even my picky kids ate it all up.


Eric Infante
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of protein and fiber.


Soufyane Razzouk
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I'm not a huge fan of feta cheese, so I used crumbled goat cheese instead. It was still delicious!


Addison
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This salad is a great make-ahead meal. It's even better the next day!


Hunain Arain
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I added some chopped red onion to my salad for an extra bit of crunch and flavor.


James Paris
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chickpeas and barley.


Chisom sandera
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The dressing in this salad is amazing! It's the perfect balance of tangy and creamy.


Savanna Burkhead
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This is one of my favorite go-to recipes for a quick and healthy lunch or dinner. It's easy to make and always satisfies.


Md Minhaj
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I love that this salad is so versatile. I've made it with different types of beans and grains, and it's always delicious.


Yousuf Chohan
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This salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone raved about the unique combination of flavors and the freshness of the ingredients.


Dhan Bahadur Kaila
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This salad is a delightful burst of flavors and textures. The chickpeas add a nutty crunch, the barley provides a chewy bite, and the feta cheese brings a salty tang. The dressing is light and tangy, perfectly complementing the other ingredients.