Difficulty: Easy | Serves: 4
Nutty, protein-packed, and bursting with fresh flavors—Barley And Lentil Salad with Lemon Dressing is the perfect balance of hearty and refreshing! 🥗✨ This fiber-rich dish combines tender lentils, chewy barley, and crisp veggies, all tossed in a light and zesty lemon dressing. Perfect as a side dish or a light meal, it’s a great way to nourish your body with wholesome goodness!
Ingredients For Barley And Lentil Salad with Lemon Dressing
🔥 For the Salad:
☑ ½ cup pearl barley, cooked & cooled 🌾
☑ ½ cup cooked lentils (green or brown) 🥄
☑ ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved 🍅
☑ ½ cup cucumber, diced 🥒
☑ ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped 🧅
☑ ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped 🌿
☑ ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese (optional) 🧀
☑ 2 tablespoons toasted nuts or seeds (almonds, sunflower seeds) 🥜
🔥 For the Lemon Dressing:
☑ 3 tablespoons🥄 extra virgin olive oil 🛢️
☑ 2 tablespoons🥄 fresh lemon juice 🍋
☑ 1 teaspoon🥄 Dijon mustard 🌿
☑ 1 teaspoon🥄 honey or maple syrup 🍯
☑ ½ teaspoon🥄 salt 🧂
☑ ¼ teaspoon🥄 black pepper 🌿
👩🍳 Cooking Steps For Barley And Lentil Salad with Lemon Dressing
🔥 Step 1: Cook the Barley & Lentils
1️⃣ In a pot, cook ½ cup of pearl barley in 1 ½ cups of water until tender (about 25–30 minutes).
2️⃣ Drain any excess water and let it cool completely.
3️⃣ Rinse and drain ½ cup of cooked lentils (use pre-cooked or cook from scratch).
🔥 Step 2: Chop & Prepare the Ingredients
1️⃣ Dice ½ cup cucumber and ¼ cup red onion into small pieces.
2️⃣ Halve ½ cup cherry tomatoes and chop ¼ cup fresh parsley.
3️⃣ If using, crumble ¼ cup feta cheese and toast 2 tablespoons of nuts or seeds for extra crunch.
🔥 Step 3: Make the Lemon Dressing
1️⃣ In a small bowl, whisk together:
- 3 tablespoons🥄 olive oil 🛢️
- 2 tablespoons🥄 fresh lemon juice 🍋
- 1 teaspoon🥄 Dijon mustard 🌿
- 1 teaspoon🥄 honey or maple syrup 🍯
- ½ teaspoon🥄 salt 🧂 & ¼ teaspoon black pepper 🌿
2️⃣ Stir well until fully combined.
🔥 Step 4: Assemble the Salad
1️⃣ In a large bowl, mix the cooked barley, lentils, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley.
2️⃣ Drizzle the lemon dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients.
3️⃣ Sprinkle with toasted nuts or seeds and feta cheese (if using).
🔥 Step 5: Serve & Enjoy!
1️⃣ Transfer the salad to a serving dish and garnish with extra parsley. 🌿
2️⃣ Serve immediately at room temperature or chilled for a refreshing meal. “Barley And Lentil Salad with Lemon Dressing”
🥗 Light, hearty, and full of fresh flavors—this Barley And Lentil Salad with Lemon Dressing is the perfect healthy indulgence!
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