This is a WONDERFUL summer salad, and healthy too. Be sure to use a good quality extra virgin olive oil. I use one that has California mission olives crushed together with organic blood oranges. The extra fruitiness is delicious in this dish. I add whatever vegetables I have in the refrigerator. Red, orange or yellow bell peppers, chopped carrots, even edemame add color, flavor and nutrients.
Bring 3 cups water to a boil in a saucepan and remove from heat. Stir in barley and return to heat. Return to a boil, reduce heat and cover, simmering for 30-40 minutes. Barley will be done when it is tender, but still chewy. Drain remaining liquid and return the barley to the pan. Cover and allow the barley to steam, off the burner, for about 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, mix the olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt and pepper. When the barley has steamed, dress it with the olive oil mixture. (Dressing the grain while it is hot will allow it to absorb more of the vinaigrette.)
Refrigerate overnight, or until completely cool. Add grape tomatoes, cucumber, basil and red onion and toss. Adjust seasonings.
Six servings, each serving providing one teaspoon of healthy oil.
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Serving Size: 1 Serving (175g) | ||
Recipe Makes: 6 | ||
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Calories: 158 | ||
Calories from Fat: 15 (9%) | ||
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Amt Per Serving | % DV | |
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Total Fat 1.7g | 2 % | |
Saturated Fat 0.3g | 1 % | |
Monounsaturated Fat 0.9g | ||
Polyunsanturated Fat 0.4g | ||
Cholesterol 0mg | 0 % | |
Sodium 9.5mg | 0 % | |
Potassium 221.3mg | 6 % | |
Total Carbohydrate 32.1g | 9 % | |
Dietary Fiber 6.4g | 26 % | |
Sugars, other 25.7g | ||
Protein 4.2g | 6 % | |
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Calories per serving: 158
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