Barley & Roasted Vegetable Skillet Salad- Mediterranean Style

Archana Doshi

September 10, 2023

1036 Ratings

Time:Prep: 15 M|Cook: 40 M|Total: 55 M

Makes:3-4 Servings

Meal:Appetizer

Cuisine:Mediterranean

Barley & Roasted Vegetable Skillet Salad is a wholesome salad that is made from barley and flavored with olives and basil. The addition of the roasted vegetables to the barley salad makes it palatable and packed with nutrition. Serve the Barley & Roasted Vegetable Skillet Salad for a wholesome lunch box or even a weeknight dinner along with a cold soup.

Did you know: Barley has a nutty flavor and is a great substitute for Rice or Pasta. Barley helps to reduce the blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol. Barley also helps in promoting weight loss. Barley water consumption helps in regulating digestion and stomach problems.

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Serve the Barley & Roasted Vegetable Skillet Salad for a wholesome lunch along with Roasted Carrot Hummus Falafel Wrap Recipe and Cucumber Honey Limeade Recipe.

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Ingredients

1/2 Barley (seeds)

2 Garlic, finely chopped

2 Red Bell pepper (Capsicum), thinly sliced

2 Carrots (Gajjar), julienned

1/4 Sweet corn, steamed

10 Black olives, halved

1/2 Cinnamon Powder (Dalchini)

Salt, to taste

Whole Black Peppercorns, coarsely ground, to taste

1 Extra Virgin Olive Oil

1 Lemon, juiced

1 Basil leaves, roughly torn

Instructions for Barley & Roasted Vegetable Skillet Salad- Mediterranean Style

To begin making the Barley & Roasted Vegetable Skillet Salad, soak the barley for a couple of hours in 2 cups of water.

Place the barley along with the soaked water in the pressure cooker. Pressure cook for two to three whistles until done.

If there is excess water after cooking the barley, drain it out. Allow the barley to cool. Transfer the cooled barley to a large mixing bowl.

Heat oil in a wok, add the garlic, carrots and bell peppers. Sprinkle some salt and stir fry on medium high heat until the bell peppers and carrots have softened.

Add the roasted vegetables, olives, corn, cinnamon, salt and pepper to the barley. Give it a good stir.

Check the salt and spices and adjust to suit your taste and serve warm.

Serve the Barley & Roasted Vegetable Skillet Salad for a wholesome lunch along with Roasted Carrot Hummus Falafel Wrap Recipe and Cucumber Honey Limeade Recipe.