Barley Corn Salad

Tender, chewy barley is mixed with extra-virgin olive oil, fresh corn, cherry tomatoes, lemon, and mixed greens in this hearty summer salad.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 39 mins
• Total Time: 54 mins
• Calories: 324 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 3 cups water
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 cup barley
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• 1 ½ cups corn kernels
• 2 scallions, sliced
• 2 cups mixed greens

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring water and barley to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until barley is tender, about 30 minutes.

Step 2

Drain any excess water from barley and transfer to a large bowl; stir in 2 tablespoons olive oil.

Step 3

Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add corn; cook and stir until slightly softened, about 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and scallions; cook until scallions are wilted, about 2 minutes.

Step 4

Mix corn mixture into barley in the bowl. Stir in mixed greens, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Season salad with salt and pepper.