barley salad vinaigrette

2 Pinches
Gulf Breeze, FL
Updated on Nov 11, 2021

This is a great recipe to serve at a luncheon or pot luck. Its different enough that people are interested in trying it. Also a low glycemic grain, so good for lowering cholesterol and diabetic friendly.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Stove Top
yield 12 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 3 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup pearl barley, uncooked
  • 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1 cup thinly sliced carrots
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onions
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/3 cup lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic salt
  • 1 teaspoon prepared mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • lettuce leaves

How To Make barley salad vinaigrette

  • Step 1
    Bring the water and salt to a boil in a saucepan; stir in barley. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 45 minutes or until the barley is tender and the liquid is absorbed. Rinse with cold water; drain well.
  • Step 2
    Combine the barley, mushrooms, carrots, and green onions in a large bowl; toss gently.
  • Step 3
    Combine the vegetable oil, lemon juice, garlic salt, mustard, tarragon, and pepper in a small bowl, stirring with a wire whisk until blended. Pour the dressing over the barley mixture; toss gently. Cover and chill. Serve over lettuce leaves.

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