MEDITERRANEAN BARLEY RICE SALAD

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From Canadian Living, a deliciously interesting salad that can be made from 30 minutes to 24 hours ahead! Time does not include 30 minutes minimum chill time.

Provided by Katzen

Categories     Rice

Time 32m

Yield 12 cups, 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup pearl barley
1 cup basmati rice
3 cups cherry tomatoes
1/2 red onion, large
1 red pepper
1 cucumber, english
4 cups Baby Spinach, coarsely chopped
1 (200 g) package feta cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In saucepan of boiling salted water, cook barley until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water; drain well. Let stand for 10 minutes to dry. Transfer to large bowl.
  • Meanwhile, in a separate saucepan, bring 1 1/2 cups salted water to boil. Add rice; cover, reduce heat, and simmer until tender and no liquid remains, about 15 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes. Add to barley mixture; let cool.
  • Cut tomatoes in half; add to barley mixture. Cut onion, red pepper, and cucumber into 1 inch chunks, add to barley, tossing to combine.
  • Dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper, pour over salad and toss to coat. Refrigerate for 30 minutes up to 24 hours.
  • To serve, stir in spinach and feta cheese.

Mekh Grg
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I love the bright and cheerful colors of this salad. It's a great way to add some color to your plate.


Chad Ray
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover veggies. I always have a bunch of leftover veggies in my fridge and this is a great way to use them up.


Dorothea Geduld
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great make-ahead dish and it's perfect for potlucks.


Baed Dfagg
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This is my new favorite salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Olivia Scarlett
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I made this salad for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Saru Karki
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the sweet and tangy dressing.


Ripon Ali
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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 flavorful.


Juan ruiz
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This salad is a great healthy option for lunch or dinner. It's filling and satisfying without being too heavy.


Mareeyam Ahmed
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I love that this salad is so versatile. I've made it with different types of vegetables and grains and it's always delicious.


Joycelyn Bernal
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken or fish. I added some grilled chicken to mine and it was delicious.


Salaman Cumar
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a big hit. It's easy to transport and holds up well in the heat.


King Bukhari
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's packed with colorful veggies and has a light and refreshing dressing.


Joleen Sutton
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I love the combination of barley and rice in this salad. It's a great way to use up leftover grains.


Diana 1125
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Dilu Moktan
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This was a great make-ahead salad. I made it the night before and it was even better the next day.


Beauty Beauty
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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 great texture.


Gemechu Ayana
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This salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the barley and rice made it a hearty and filling dish.


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