Barley Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 cup hulled barley
- 3 1/2 cups water ⓘ
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and minced ⓘ
- 1/2 cup finely diced seeded cucumber ⓘ
- 1/3 cup lightly packed finely chopped fresh basil ⓘ
- 1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes ⓘ
- 1/3 cup diced fresh mozzarella ⓘ
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped kalamata olives ⓘ
- 3 tablespoons olive oil ⓘ
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice ⓘ
- 2 tablespoons champagne vinegar
- 1 teaspoon high-quality balsamic vinegar ⓘ
- 1/2 teaspoon salt ⓘ
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper ⓘ
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, bring 3 1/2 cups water to a boil. Add barley, cover and simmer 40 minutes. Remove lid and continue simmering 15 minutes longer, or until barley is soft but still chewy. Drain, rinse, and pat dry.
- In a large bowl, combine barley, jalapeno, and next 5 ingredients.
- Whisk together olive oil and remaining ingredients and add to barley mixture, stirring well to combine.
- Serve immediately or chilled.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
549
kcal
27% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).