Veggie Barley Salad

Total Time:Prep: 30 min. + chilling

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Kathy Rairigh, Milford, Indiana

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Jun. 27, 2023

"When I took this salad to a family potluck, it was such a hit! I often fix it with basil-flavored vinegar that I make each summer. The longer this chills, the tastier it gets." --Kathy Rairigh of Milford, Indiana

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Veggie Barley Salad

Yield:6 servings
Prep:15 min
Cook:15 min

Ingredients

  • 1-1/4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1 cup quick-cooking barley
  • 1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped
  • 1 small zucchini, halved and thinly sliced
  • 1 small sweet yellow pepper, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
  • dressing:
    • 3 tablespoons olive oil
    • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
    • 1 tablespoon water
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
    • 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
    • 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
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Directions

  1. In a small saucepan, bring the broth, water and barley to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until barley is tender. Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the tomato, zucchini, yellow pepper and parsley. Stir in barley. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, water, lemon juice, basil, salt and pepper. Pour over barley mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours. Just before serving, stir in almonds.
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