Fiesta Barley Salad - Maine SNAP-Ed
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Fiesta Barley Salad

close up of fiesta barley salad with wooden serving fork

Prep time:
15 min

Cook time:
45 min

Yield:
9 Servings

Serving Size:
3/4 Cup

Ingredients

1 cup dry barley
3 cups water
1⁄4 cup raisins, or other dried fruit
1 cup frozen peas, or other vegetables (fresh, frozen or canned and drained)
3 cups lettuce, washed and chopped
1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1⁄2 cup green onions, sliced thin (can use any onions)
1 tablespoon vinegar (rice vinegar or any others)
3 tablespoons vegetable oil

Directions

  1. Place barley and water in a 2-3 quart saucepan. Bring to boil, then turn to low. Cover and cook for 45 minutes.
  2. Rinse cooked barley briefly in cold water. Drain.
  3. Add remaining ingredients. Mix well.
  4. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes

Try substituting different fruits and vegetables.

Ingredients

1 cup dry barley
3 cups water
1⁄4 cup raisins, or other dried fruit
1 cup frozen peas, or other vegetables (fresh, frozen or canned and drained)
3 cups lettuce, washed and chopped
1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1⁄2 cup green onions, sliced thin (can use any onions)
1 tablespoon vinegar (rice vinegar or any others)
3 tablespoons vegetable oil

Directions

Place barley and water in a 2-3 quart saucepan. Bring to boil, then turn to low. Cover and cook for 45 minutes.
Rinse cooked barley briefly in cold water. Drain.
Add remaining ingredients. Mix well.
Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes

Try substituting different fruits and vegetables.

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