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Barley Salad with Cherry Tomatoes and olive oil top with parsley on a white plate
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Barley Salad with Cherry Tomatoes

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Warm barley salad with cherry tomatoes and parsley for a balanced plant-forward everyday side dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 243
Ingredients Equipment Cooking Instructions Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup barley
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

Equipment

5 Quart Pot
5 Quart Pot
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small soup pot

Cooking Instructions
 

  1. Bring water to a boil in a pot.
  2. Add barley and reduce heat.
  3. Simmer for 25 minutes until tender.
  4. Drain if needed and keep warm.
  5. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
  6. Add chopped onion and cook until soft.
  7. Add cooked barley and mix well.
  8. Season with salt and black pepper.
  9. Transfer to a serving bowl.
  10. Add halved cherry tomatoes on top.
  11. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 243kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 6gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 21mgPotassium: 340mgFiber: 9gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 361IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 2mg

Notes

  • Serve barley warm, not hot, for best texture.
  • Add tomatoes at the end to keep them fresh.
  • Use fresh parsley for best flavor.

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