Barley Salad With Fresh Corn And Peas

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Barley Salad With Fresh Corn And Peas

 

Recipe By : www.vegkitchen.com 2001

Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Grains And Cereals Salads, Main Dish

Vegetables

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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3/4 cup pearl barley

3 cups cooked fresh corn kernels

(scraped from about 3 large ears)

1/2 cup fresh green peas -- lightly steamed

(or substitute 1/2 cup frozen petit peas

thawed)

1 large celery stalk -- diced

4 plum tomatoes -- diced

3 tablespoons minced fresh dill -- up to 4

2 scallions -- sliced

1/2 lemon -- juice of

to taste - up to 1 lemon

3 tablespoons olive oil

Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Dark green lettuce leaves

 

Serves: 6 to 8

 

Barley and fresh corn are a companionable duo in this simple and hearty

cold dish.

 

Bring 2 1/2 cups of water to a rapid simmer in a saucepan. Stir in the

barley, then simmer gently, covered, until the water is absorbed, about 40

to 45 minutes. Allow the barley to cool to room temperature.

 

In a large mixing bowl, combine the barley with the remaining ingredients

except the lettuce and optional feta cheese. Cover and refrigerate for an

hour or so before serving or serve at once. Line each individual serving

plate with a few lettuce leaves, then distribute the salad over them. If

desired, sprinkle a small amount of feta cheese over the top.

 

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