Hack This Dish: A Way Easier Corn And Barley Salad
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Hack This Dish: A Way Easier Corn And Barley Salad
Prep Time
25
minutes
Cook Time
25
minutes
Servings
4
to 6
Total time: 50 minutes
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup pearled barley
- 3/4 cup walnuts
- 3 cups fresh corn kernels (from about 4 ears)
- 3/4 cup chopped pitted mild green olives
- 1/4 cup chopped dill
- 1/4 cup snipped chives
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Kosher salt and pepper
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. In a medium saucepan of salted boiling water, cook the barley until just tender, about 25 minutes. Drain well and spread out on a plate to cool completely.
- Spread the walnuts in a pie plate and toast for about 12 minutes, until golden. Let cool, then coarsely chop.
- In a large bowl, toss the barley with the corn, walnuts and all of the remaining ingredients. Season with salt and pepper and serve.