Appetizers / Soups / Salads

Barley and Corn Salad takes several minutes to prepare.

Barley and Corn Salad takes several minutes to cook.

Barley and Corn Salad makes 12 servings.

The ingredients for Barley and Corn Salad are:

Barley, Pearl
Water
Sweet Corn
Basil
Rice Vinegar
Olive Oil
Salt
Black Pepper
Red Tomatoes
Scallion

Here is how you make Barley and Corn Salad:

In 2-quart saucepan, heat water to boiling over high heat. Stir in barley; heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 30 to 35 minutes or until barley is tender.Meanwhile, place corn on plate in microwave oven. Cook on High 4 to 5 minutes, turning and rearranging corn halfway through cooking. Cool slightly until easy to handle. Chop enough basil leaves to equal 1/3 cup; reserve remaining basil for garnish.With sharp knife, cut corn kernels from cobs. In large bowl, with fork, mix vinegar, oil, salt, and pepper; stir in corn, warm barley, tomatoes, green onions, and chopped basil until combined. If not serving right away, cover and refrigerate up to 4 hours. Garnish with basil leaves.Number of Servings: 12Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SCOLLI7.

The nutritional information for Barley and Corn Salad is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 12
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 159.5

• Total Fat: 5.3 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 285.5 mg
• Total Carbs: 26.6 g
• Dietary Fiber: 4.7 g
• Protein: 3.6 g