Barley Salad With Tomatoes And Corn Recipes

BARLEY CORN SALAD

Steps:

• Bring water and barley to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until barley is tender, about 30 minutes.
• Drain any excess water from barley and transfer to a large bowl; stir in 2 tablespoons olive oil.
• Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add corn; cook and stir until slightly softened, about 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and scallions; cook until scallions are wilted, about 2 minutes.
• Mix corn mixture into barley in the bowl. Stir in mixed greens, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Season salad with salt and pepper.

BARLEY CORN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the lemon juice, oil, salt, thyme and pepper; shake well. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. Freeze option: Prepare salad without onions and cilantro. Transfer to freezer containers; freeze. To use, thaw completely in refrigerator. Gently stir in onions, cilantro and a little oil if necessary.

BARLEY TABBOULEH RECIPE

Steps:

• In a saucepan stir together 1/2 cup pearl barley and 1.5 cups water. Bring to a boil. Then reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes until barley is tender. Drain and rinse cooked barley with cold water.
• To a salad bowl add the 1.5 cups cooked and cooled barley. Add 2 cups of chopped parsley, 1 large diced tomato, 1/2 small diced cucumber, 1/8-1/4 cup mint leaves, chopped, and 2 sliced green onions.
• To a small jar add 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 grated or pressed garlic clove, 1-2 tablespoon lemon or lime juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper, and a pinch of allspice. Close the jar and shake until all the dressing ingredients are well combined.
• Pour the dressing over the barley tabbouleh salad ingredients. Toss everything to combine.
• Enjoy this Barley Tabbouleh as a salad side dish or filling for pitas or wraps.

BARLEY SALAD WITH TOMATOES AND CORN

Steps:

• Boil large pot of water, add barley.
• Reduce heat, cover, simmer 50 minutes till tender.
• Drain and rinse under cold running water.
• In food processor, puree basil, cheese, oil and garlic.
• Season to taste.
• In bowl, toss basil mix through barley.
• Add corn and tomatoes.
• Can be made 2 days ahead and refrigerated.

BARLEY AND CORN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute the garlic, onion and carrots in oil over medium heat, until tender. , Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish; add chicken broth, barley, salt and pepper. Mix well. Cover and bake at 350° for 1 hour. , Stir in corn and parsley. Cover and bake 10-15 minutes longer or until the barley is tender and corn is heated through.

TOASTED BARLEY SALAD WITH RED BELL PEPPER, CORN AND GRILLED PORTOBELLO MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Place barley in heavy large saucepan. Cook over medium heat until pale golden, shaking pan occasionally, about 10 minutes. Add broth to pan and bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until barley is tender and broth is absorbed, about 35 minutes. Uncover and let barley cool. Char poblano and red bell pepper over gas flame or in broiler until blackened on all sides. Enclose in paper bag and let stand 10 minutes. Peel, seed and dice poblano and red bell pepper. Place barley, poblano and red bell pepper in large bowl. Add tomatoes and next 5 ingredients; toss to blend. Season salad with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover; refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before serving.)
• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Spray mushrooms with nonstick spray; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill until cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to work surface; slice thinly. Arrange 6 spinach leaves on each of 4 plates. Top with barley salad. Arrange 1 sliced mushroom alongside each salad. Serve while mushrooms are still warm.

BARLEY, CORN, AND CHERRY TOMATO SALAD WITH BASIL DRESSING

Steps:

• In a kettle bring 10 cups water to a boil, stir in the barley and the salt, and simmer the barley, covered, for 40 minutes, or until it is tender. Drain the barley in a colander, rinse it under cold water, and drain it well. In a blender blend the vinegar, the basil, the oil, and salt to taste until the dressing is emulsified. In a very large bowl toss the barley with the dressing and the corn and stir in the tomatoes gently. Chill the salad, covered, for 1 hour. The salad may be made 1 day in advance and kept covered and chilled.

WHEAT BERRY AND BARLEY SALAD WITH SMOKED MOZZARELLA

Steps:

• Into a kettle of salted boiling water stir wheat berries and cook at a slow boil 30 minutes. Stir in barley and cook grains at a slow boil
• 40 minutes
• While grains are cooking, in a large bowl stir together onion, garlic paste, vinegar, and oil.
• Drain grains well and add to onion mixture. Toss mixture well and cool. Add scallions, corn, mozzarella, tomatoes, chives, and salt and pepper to taste and toss well. Salad may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Bring salad to room temperature before serving. Serve salad with parsley salad.