Salads

Roasted Vegetable and Barley Salad

Name: Roasted Vegetable and Barley Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 3 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup pearl barley; 3 cups water; 1 zucchini, chopped; 1 red pepper, chopped; 1 red onion, chopped; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 cups baby spinach; 2 tbsp lemon juice; Salt and pepper to taste

A warm grain salad of chewy barley and roasted vegetables that works as a main or a substantial side.

11 g fiber per serving

Serves 3

55 min total

Method

01
Bring the barley and water to a boil, then simmer 30 minutes until tender. Drain any excess.
02
Meanwhile, toss the zucchini, pepper, and onion with 1 tbsp oil and roast at 425F for 25 minutes.
03
Combine the barley, roasted vegetables, and spinach in a bowl so the spinach wilts slightly.
04
Dress with the remaining oil and lemon juice, season, and serve warm.

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