Barley and Corn Salad with Basil Chive Dressing
Barley is one of the oldest cultivated grains and has been used in cooking for thousands of years.
This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Barley
- 1 cup Corn
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup Cucumber
- 1 cup Red onion
- 0.5 cup Fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 cup Fresh chives
- 2 tablespoon Olive oil
- 2 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
- Cook barley according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked barley, corn, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
- In a blender, combine fresh basil leaves, fresh chives, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 250kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 10g16%
- Total Carbohydrate 35g12%
- Sugars 5g
- Protein 6g12%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.