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    Greek Salad with Barley Recipe

    Published: Mar 7, 2018 · Modified: Nov 8, 2019 by Anna 8 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Greek Salad with Barley Recipe - fresh and bursting with flavor salad with Mediterranean flavors and barley. Great for meal prep!

    Greek salad in bowl with lemon and parsley

    GREEK SALAD WITH BARLEY

    Fresh and bursting with flavors salad is exactly what I am craving right now. Bonus points, if it's quick and easy to make and enjoy for lunch or as a lighter dinner. This Greek Salad with Barley is just that. It's delicious, nutritious and quick to make. Use any grain you like or turn it into a pasta salad.

    This Greek Salad with Barley is perfect for brunches, potlucks, get-togethers and will disappear quickly. It's also fantastic for meal prep. Make it ahead, divide into containers and enjoy through the week. To turn this salad into a complete meal, use my new recipe for Greek Salmon Salad. It's fantastic!

    HOW TO MAKE GREEK SALAD?

    Fresh salad with Mediterranean flavors is very simple to whip up.

    • Chop tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion and olives.
    • Add simple vinaigrette, made with olive oil, lemon juice and spices and toss everything together.
    • Serve with a generous garnish of crumbled feta cheese or even use cubed feta as one of the main ingredients in this salad. Add grain, like barley, or pasta and enjoy for a healthy lunch.
    barley cucumber red onion tomatoes and olives in bowl

    WHY BARLEY?

    Simply, to jazz it up a little. Most salads with grain use farro or quinoa. Barley should not only be in your beef soup. It's great for salads too! Barley is lower in fat and calories and higher in fiber than other grains. It's rich in selenium, B vitamins, magnesium and niacin among others. I like to add it to my diet because it's great for those who have anemia. Search "barley benefits" for more information.

    If you are not a fan of barley or simply don't have it on hand, use the following in it's place: cooked farro, quinoa, any rice you like, or pasta. I think orzo would be perfect in this salad!

    Mediterranean salad in bowl
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    GREEK SALAD WITH BARLEY RECIPE:

    Greek Salad with Barley Recipe

    Author: Anna
    Fresh and bursting with flavor salad with Mediterranean flavors and barley. Great for meal prep!
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    5 from 5 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Total Time 15 mins
    Course Salad
    Cuisine Mediterranean
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 355 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1 medium cucumber
    • 1/2 medium red onion
    • 3/4 cup olives
    • 1.5 cups cooked barley
    • 2 to matoes
    • 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
    • parsley for garnish
    • 5 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
    • 1 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
    • 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
    • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

    Instructions
     

    • Peel cucumber and chop. Chop tomatoes.
    • Slice red onion into thin slices. Place all vegetables in a mixing bowl.
    • Add cooked and cooled barley. Stir well.
    • In a measuring cup, whisk together oil, vinegar, lemon juice and spices. Drizzle over vegetables.
    • Serve garnished with feta cheese and chopped parsley.

    Notes

    Use the following in place of barley if desired: cooked farro, orzo pasta, bow tie pasta, quinoa, any rice, etc. 
    To make ahead, store dressing separately and add to salad before eating.
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 355kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 1003mg | Potassium: 204mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 270IU | Vitamin C: 4.9mg | Calcium: 176mg | Iron: 1.5mg
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    1. Kristina says

      September 03, 2020 at 12:15 pm

      I make this into a 1-dish dinner by adding, chickpeas, little white navy beans or a can of tuna packed in oil.

      Reply
      • Anna says

        September 03, 2020 at 10:27 pm

        Perfect! Thank you, Kristina!

        Reply
    2. Katerina says

      March 09, 2018 at 7:50 am

      5 stars
      mmm...I would LOVE a BIG bowl of this salad!! It's fantastic!!

      Reply
    3. Catalina says

      March 09, 2018 at 4:15 am

      This is my type of lunch! Yummy!

      Reply
    4. Allyson Zea says

      March 08, 2018 at 12:38 pm

      5 stars
      This looks soooooo good! I have never tried barley in a salad, but I am going to now! YUM!

      Reply
    5. Dee says

      March 08, 2018 at 10:08 am

      5 stars
      I would love a big bowl of this salad for lunch!

      Reply
    6. Des says

      March 08, 2018 at 9:47 am

      5 stars
      Now my mouth is watering just thinking of this salad. I now know what I will be having for lunch.

      Reply
    7. Jacque Hastert says

      March 07, 2018 at 9:58 pm

      5 stars
      Oh my goodness! This salad sounds amazing!

      Reply

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