another Barley Salad

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this one uses umeboshi vinegar

 

 

 

* Exported from MasterCook *

 

Barley Salad

 

Recipe By :Peter Berley, The Modern Vegetarian Kitchen (2000)

Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Grains And Cereals Salads

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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2/3 cup pearl barley

1 1/2 teaspoons salt -- divided

1 yellow summer squash -- seeded and diced

1 zucchini -- seeded and diced

1/3 cup diced red onion

1 cucumber, peeled -- seeded and diced

1 red bell pepper, peeled -- seeded and diced

2 tablespoons thinly sliced scallions -- white and green part

2 tablespoons minced fresh dill or parsley

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons umeboshi vinegar

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1 bunch watercress for garnish

 

In 3-quart saucepan over high heat, bring 6 cups water to a boil. Add the barley

and 1/2 tsp salt and simmer for 30 minutes, or until tender. Drain the barley in

a sieve and rinse under cold running water until cool. Place the sieve over a

bowl to drain.

 

In a pan fitted with a steamer, combine the squash, zucchini and red onion.

Steam, covered, for 3 to 4 minutes. Shock the vegetables in a large bowl of cold

water to arrest the cooking. Drain thoroughly.

 

In a large bowl, combine the steamed vegetables, barley cucumber bell pepper,

scallions and dill.

 

In a Separate bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, lemon juice, remaining tsp

of salt and black pepper to taste. Pour over the salad and mix well.

 

Mound the salad on a platter and garnish liberally with watercress leaves and

tender stems.

 

Description:

" Festive salad for a party. "

S(VegRecipes):

" Pat Hanneman 13 Mar 2001 "

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 166 Calories; 7g Fat (37.2% calories from

fat); 4g Protein; 24g Carbohydrate; 5g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 541mg

Sodium. Exchanges: 1 Grain(Starch); 1 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 1 1/2 Fat; 0 Other

Carbohydrates.

 

 

Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 5663 0 0 3010 2236 0 3360 0 5458 0 0 5474

 

 

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