Barley Vegetable Salad

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup pearl barley
  • 1 cup carrot, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup green pepper, diced
  • 1/2 cup red pepper, diced
  • 1/2 cup yellow pepper, diced
  • 1/3 cup fresh dill, finely chopped
  • 1/2 1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes or 1/2 cup halved grape tomatoes (optional)
  • DRESSING
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan with lid, bring chicken broth to a boil.
  2. Stir in 1 cup pearl barley and return to a boil.
  3. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook 45 minutes or until the barley is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
  4. Whisk the dressing ingredients in a large bowl.
  5. Stir the dressing into the cooked barley while the barley is still hot.
  6. Let sit for five to ten minutes.
  7. Stir in the rest of the ingredients to the barley.
  8. Cover and refrigerate for at least two hours-- overnight if possible.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

593 kcal 30% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 13.4g 27% DV
Total Fat 28.2g 36% DV
Carbs 84.4g 31% DV
Fiber 21.2g 76% DV
Sugar 17.1g 34% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10180.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 2095.8mg 45% DV
Cholesterol 0.8mg

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 1003mcg 100% DV
Vitamin C 121.6mg 100% DV
Calcium 641.5mg 49% DV
Iron 17.1mg 95% DV

* % 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).

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