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Barley Salad with Corn and Peas
Photo: Anna Pelzer

Barley Salad with Corn and Peas

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

682
Calories
22g
Protein
26g
Fat
101g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 11 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Barley 1 cup cooked (157g) 193
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Feta Cheese 1 oz (28g) cheddar 113
Corn 1/2 cup kernels (82g) 77
Pea 1/2 cup (72g) 62
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Plum 1 medium (66g) 30
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Lemon juice of 1 lemon (48ml) 12
Celery 1 stalk (40g) 6
Dill 5 sprigs fresh (1g) / 1 tsp dried 4

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

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  • 3?4 cup pearl barley
  • 3 cups cooked fresh corn (from 3 large or 6 small ears)
  • 1?2 cup fresh green peas, lightly steamed, or 1?2 cup frozen petite peas, thawed
  • 4 ripe plum tomatoes, diced
  • 1 celery stalk, diced (1?2 cup)
  • 2 scallions (white and light green parts), sliced
  • 3 to 4 Tbs. chopped fresh dill
  • 3 Tbs. olive oil
  • Juice of 1?2 to 1 lemon, to taste
  • Feta cheese for garnish (optional)
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Directions

1

1. In medium saucepan, bring 2 1?2 cups of water to a boil. Add barley, reduce heat and simmer, covered, until barley is tender and water is absorbed, 40 to 45 minutes. Remove pan from heat and let barley cool to room temperature.

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2. In large bowl, combine barley with remaining ingredients except feta cheese; mix well. Serve at room temperature or chilled, with feta on the side for garnish if desired.

Recipe sourced from fandom

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