DELICIOUS BARLEY/SHRIMP SALAD

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Categories     Salad     Shellfish     Vegetable     Quick & Easy     High Fiber     Healthy     Simmer

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 cup olive oil
6 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
2 cups barley
2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
1 7-ounce package feta cheese, crumbled (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 cup chopped fresh basil
1 cup chopped green onions
bag of baby spinach
14oz bag frozen cooked small shrimp

Steps:

  • Rinse barley, and place in a small bowl. Cover with water by about two inches, and let soak for about an hour. Drain. Whisk vinegar, lemon juice, and honey in small bowl. Gradually whisk in oil. Season vinaigrette with salt and pepper. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and chill.) Bring broth and 1/2 cup water to a boil in a large heavy saucepan. Stir in barley, reduce heat, cover, and boil until tender but still firm to bite, about 20 minutes. Drain. Transfer to large wide bowl. Mix tomatoes, feta, basil, green onions,shrimp and spinach into barley. Could also be served on top of spinach but I like it mixed in because it wilts a bit. Add vinaigrette -toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.)

Ariyan Kaunia
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I followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out great. I would definitely make it again.


Royal Barua
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This salad was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used a bit more seasoning.


Shaha Buddin
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I'm not a huge fan of barley, but I really enjoyed this salad. The barley was cooked perfectly and the dressing was very flavorful.


Agyeibea Valeria
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This salad is perfect for summer. It's light and refreshing, and it's a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Vijay Solanki
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This salad is a great make-ahead dish. You can make it the day before and it will still be delicious the next day.


Nayeem hossain
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover barley. I usually have some leftover from making barley soup or barley risotto, and this is a great way to use it up.


Sakina Anjar
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I love the versatility of this salad. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your own taste. I like to add a bit of chopped avocado and some crumbled feta cheese.


QAMAR AWAN
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for potlucks, picnics, and even just for a quick lunch at home.


melodie robinson
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The barley was a nice change of pace from the usual pasta or potato salad.


Hlehle Gabanyane
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This salad was delicious and refreshing. I loved the combination of barley, shrimp, and vegetables. The dressing was also very flavorful.


Reema Qasim
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I'm not usually a fan of barley, but this salad changed my mind. The barley was cooked perfectly and had a nice chewy texture. The shrimp were also cooked perfectly and were very flavorful. Overall, this was a great salad.


L7sa l7sa
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This barley shrimp salad was a hit at my last potluck! The combination of flavors and textures was perfect, and it was so easy to make. I'll definitely be making it again.