Lemony Barley Garden Salad
- Ready In:
- 1hr 15mins
- Ingredients:
- 14
- Yields:
-
8 cups
- Serves:
- 6-8
ingredients
- 1 cup pearl barley
- 3 cups water or 3 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 garlic, cloves-crushed
- 1 diced red bell pepper
- 1 medium zucchini, diced
- 1 bunch asparagus
- 2 cups spinach, chopped
- 4 sliced scallions
- 4 -6 diced Campari tomatoes (or any kind on hand)
- 2 lemons, juice of
- 1⁄2 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1⁄2 cup chopped fresh parsley
- salt and pepper
directions
- In a medium saucepan combine water or broth and barley. Simmer until all water is absorbed, approx 1 hour. When the barley is almost ready heat olive oil in a large saute pan. Add garlic, saute 1 minute Add bell pepper, zuccini and asparagus, saute 5 minutes or until soft. Stir in spinach and cook until just wilted. Add veggies to barley. Stir in remaining ingredients. Adjust seasoning to taste. Serve warm or cold.
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i love to cook and bake and i'm always trying to improve my skills and recipes. i tend to bake and give the goodies away to family and friends! i love experiementing with new ingredients and whole grains.