Description
A refreshing summer salad featuring nutty barley, crisp cucumbers, and juicy cherry tomatoes, dressed with lemon and olive oil.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked barley
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (like parsley or mint, optional)
Instructions
- Combine the cooked barley, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, and finely chopped red onion in a large bowl.
- Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small mixing bowl until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss thoroughly.
- Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
- Serve immediately or chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
Notes
Salad can be made a day in advance; add fresh herbs just before serving. Avoid overcooking barley for the best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg