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Barley salad with carrots peas and parsley serve in a bowl
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Barley Salad with Peas, Carrots and Fresh Herbs

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Barley salad with peas, carrots, and fresh herbs for a balanced plant-forward everyday side dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 270
Ingredients Equipment Cooking Instructions Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup barley
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 cup peas
  • 1 cup carrots diced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill or mint chopped
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

Equipment

5 Quart Pot
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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 let cool slightly.
  5. Cook peas and carrots until tender, then drain.
  6. Place barley in a large bowl.
  7. Add peas and carrots.
  8. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice.
  9. Season with salt and black pepper.
  10. Toss gently to combine.
  11. Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 270kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 8gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 40mgPotassium: 421mgFiber: 11gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 5855IUVitamin C: 21mgCalcium: 46mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Let barley cool before mixing.
Chop vegetables evenly for better texture.
Serve chilled or at room temperature.

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