Author Notes
Like oats, barley contains a soluble fiber called beta-glucan, which helps to reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. However, unlike some other grains, the entire barley kernel contains beta-glucan. This means that even when processed, its soluble fiber remains intact. This recipe was written by the Healthline Editorial Team: http://www.healthline.com/health-recipes/middle-eastern-style-summer-salad —Healthline
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Ingredients
- Salad Ingredients
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3 cups
cooked barley
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3
large tomatoes, red or yellow, diced
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1 bunch
cilantro, chopped
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1/3 cup
raisins
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1/4 cup
pistachios
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1/4 cup
diced kalamata olives
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1/2
preserved lemon, diced (or 1/4 cup caper berries)
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1 bunch
chilled blanched asparagus, cut into 2 inch pieces
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2 cups
garbanzo beans, drained
- Vinaigrette Ingredients
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1/3 cup
cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil
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2 tablespoons
red wine vinegar
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2
cloves garlic, pressed or minced
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1/4 cup
za'atar spice
Directions
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Whisk vinaigrette ingredients until emulsified.
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Combine salad ingredients in large bowl.
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Pour vinaigrette over salad, and stir until combined. Add salt and pepper to taste.
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