Mediterranean Barley Salad
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- Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
1 tbsp lemon juice1 tbsp dry mustard1/4 tsp salt1 tbsp white wine or apple cider vinegar1 tbsp minced shallot1/8 cup olive oil3 cups water1 cups pearl or hulled barley1 tbsp dried oregano2 tbsp pitted and chopped olives (kalamata or spanish)2 tbsp drained capers1/4 cup walnuts
Bring water to a boil and add barley. Reduce heat and allow barley to simmer for 45 - 60 minutes. All water should be gone and barley should have a firm, chewy texture. Remove from heat and allow to cool a bit.
While Barley is cooking, combine olive oil, mustard, lemon juice, vinegar and salt until you have a well blended dressing.
Pour dressing over barley and mix in walnuts, and oregano, mixing until everything is evenly distributed.
Serve then, or chill and eat any time. Green onions can be added as a savory garnish. Enjoy!
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user NORJUNMA1.
While Barley is cooking, combine olive oil, mustard, lemon juice, vinegar and salt until you have a well blended dressing.
Pour dressing over barley and mix in walnuts, and oregano, mixing until everything is evenly distributed.
Serve then, or chill and eat any time. Green onions can be added as a savory garnish. Enjoy!
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user NORJUNMA1.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 291.9
- Total Fat: 12.6 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 280.7 mg
- Total Carbs: 39.2 g
- Dietary Fiber: 9.5 g
- Protein: 7.2 g
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