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Vegetable barley salad with pearl barley in a white bowl with a yellow napkin on the side.
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Barley Salad With Fresh Vegetables

This delicious barley salad with fresh vegetables is simple to make and has a wonderful combination of flavors and textures.
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Keyword: barley, cucumbers, goat cheese, kale, parsley, pearl barley, tomatoes
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Amy Sandidge
Cost: $6

Ingredients

  • 3 cups cooked pearl barley
  • 3 cups fresh vegetables chopped
  • ½ cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 cup rough chopped kale
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 3 ounces goat cheese

White wine vinegar

  • ½ cup olive oil plus more for drizzling on the kale
  • 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon salt more if per taste
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

  • The hardest part of this recipe is chopping the vegetables. I like to chop these while the barley is cooking. For the kale, rough chop, drizzle with olive oil lemon juice, and salt. Massage the kale until it is tender.
  • Let the barley cool slightly before putting the salad together. Once the barley is cooled slightly, add the barley and vegetables to a medium-size bowl and mix them together.
  • Mix the vinaigrette in a small bowl or mason jar. Drizzle it over the salad right before serving. Mix well, then spot the goat cheese over the salad. Top with a sprinkle of salt and freshly ground pepper.

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