Summer Vegetable Barley Salad
This quick and easy barley salad is packed with bold flavors and good-for-you ingredients like corn, black-eyed peas, and fresh herbs—all tossed in a punchy vinaigrette. Perfect for lunches, BBQs, or whenever you need a salad that actually fills you up.
Servings 8 people
Calories 237kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups barley cooked
- ½ cup corn kernels
- 1 cup black eyed peas cooked
- ½ cup diced bell pepper
- ½ cup diced red onion
- 1 roma tomato
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped basil
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine the barley, corn, black eyed peas and chopped vegetables in a mixing bowl.2 cups barley, ½ cup corn kernels, 1 cup black eyed peas, ½ cup diced bell pepper, ½ cup diced red onion, 1 roma tomato
- In a small bowl mix the parsley, basil, vinegar and mustard together. Then add olive oil and salt and pepper to taste.1 tablespoon chopped parsley, 1 tablespoon chopped basil, ¼ cup red wine vinegar, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon dijon mustard, Salt and pepper to taste
- Add to the barley and vegetables and serve it up.
Notes
- Use fresh herbs: Fresh basil and parsley make a big difference here—skip the dried stuff for the brightest, most flavorful salad.
- Let it rest: This salad gets even better as it sits. Let it chill for 30 minutes (or bring to room temp if it’s been in the fridge) before serving.
- Store it well: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Stir before serving and freshen it up with a splash of oil or vinegar if needed.
- Meal prep friendly: Make a big batch and portion it out for the week. For best results, store the dressing separately until you're ready to eat.
Nutrition
Calories: 237kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 35mg | Potassium: 342mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 430IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 2mg
