FRUIT AND BARLEY SALAD
This is my absolute favorite salad for the summer. It is light, fruity, and delicious! I can't wait for the nectarines to be fresh from the trees. I have also used peaches, mangoes, and strawberries in the salad.
Provided by Mercy Polhemus
Categories Other Salads
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Bring 6 cups of water to boil. Add barley and pinch of salt. Bring back to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 50-60 minutes, or until the barley is cooked and liquid has been absorbed. The barley will have a milky consistency. Rinse the barley thoroughly with cold water to chill completely.
- 2. Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, sugar, salt, black pepper, and mint together. Mix together nectarines, tomatoes, and green onion in large bowl. Add cooled barley, mixing together. Add the dressing and toss to coat completely. Chill salad. Stir before serving.
- 3. * Peaches (peeled), mangoes can both be substituted for the nectarines (or a mixture of the three if desired). Have also made the salad using strawberries, halved. Have mixed peaches and strawberries.
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Biruk Hailu
biruk-hailu15@aol.comOverall, I thought this salad was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.
Kaka Balli
balli.kaka@yahoo.comThis salad was very bland. I think it needed more seasoning.
Zifikile Maseleni
m-z70@hotmail.comThe barley in this salad was a bit undercooked for my liking. I would have preferred it to be a little more chewy.
Eman AlSaeed
eman_alsaeed91@gmail.comThis salad was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with less fruit.
belgazi soda
belgazi-s@yahoo.comI've made this salad several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.
smart ranzy
ranzy-s48@aol.comThis salad was a great way to use up some leftover fruit. I had some strawberries, blueberries, and bananas that were about to go bad, so I threw them all into this salad. It was delicious!
Slitch
slitch57@hotmail.co.ukThis salad was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the unique combination of flavors and textures.
Samir Acharya
a.samir@yahoo.comThis salad was easy to make and very delicious. I used a variety of fruits, including strawberries, blueberries, and bananas. I also added some chopped walnuts and almonds.
Sello Maleme
maleme65@gmail.comI loved the combination of flavors in this salad. The barley was chewy and the fruit was sweet and juicy. I also liked the addition of the nuts and seeds, which added a nice crunch.
hafez kabo
kabohafez93@yahoo.comThis salad was a refreshing and healthy side dish. The barley was cooked perfectly and the fruit added a nice sweetness. I will definitely be making this again!