Barley Corn Salad Recipes

BARLEY AND CORN SALAD WITH BASIL CHIVE DRESSING

Steps:

• Bring 2 cups water with 1/4 teaspoon salt to a boil in a 1 1/2-quart saucepan. Stir in barley, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, until barley is tender, about 10 minutes.
• While barley simmers, blanch corn in a 1 1/2- to 2 1/2-quart saucepan of boiling water 1 minute, then drain in a large sieve and rinse under cold running water to stop cooking. Drain again and pat dry, then transfer to a large bowl.
• Remove barley from heat (when tender) and let stand, covered, 5 minutes.
• While barley stands, pulse oil, basil, chives, vinegar, sugar, pepper, remaining tablespoon water, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt in a blender until herbs are finely chopped.
• Drain barley well in large sieve and add to corn in bowl, then add endives and dressing, tossing to combine.

BARLEY SALAD WITH CORN AND ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the barley; cook until tender, 45 to 50 minutes. Drain well and transfer to a large bowl.
• Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the zucchini and cook, stirring, until browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the corn and cook until just tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Add the vegetables to the barley and let cool.
• Whisk the vinegar, the remaining 6 tablespoons olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a small bowl. Pour the dressing over the barley salad, add the scallions and basil and toss. Top with the goat cheese.

BARLEY CORN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the lemon juice, oil, salt, thyme and pepper; shake well. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. Freeze option: Prepare salad without onions and cilantro. Transfer to freezer containers; freeze. To use, thaw completely in refrigerator. Gently stir in onions, cilantro and a little oil if necessary.

BARLEY SALAD WITH TOMATOES AND CORN

Steps:

• Boil large pot of water, add barley.
• Reduce heat, cover, simmer 50 minutes till tender.
• Drain and rinse under cold running water.
• In food processor, puree basil, cheese, oil and garlic.
• Season to taste.
• In bowl, toss basil mix through barley.
• Add corn and tomatoes.
• Can be made 2 days ahead and refrigerated.

BARLEY AND CORN SALAD WITH ARUGULA AND GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Cook barley in medium saucepan of boiling salted water until tender, about 30 minutes. Drain; cool. Transfer to large bowl.
• Cook beans in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Drain. Transfer beans to bowl of ice water to cool. Drain well. Pat beans dry with paper towels. Cut half of beans into 2-inch pieces. Transfer to bowl with barley. Mix in corn kernels. Coarsely chop 2 bunches arugula; add to bowl with barley mixture.
• Whisk olive oil, vinegar, shallots, thyme and Dijon mustard in small bowl to blend. Pour enough dressing over barley mixture to coat. Season salad to taste with salt and pepper.
• Arrange remaining 2 bunches arugula around edge of large platter. Arrange remaining whole beans in spoke pattern atop arugula. Mound salad in center of platter. Sprinkle with goat cheese. Drizzle any remaining dressing over arugula and beans and serve.

BARLEY, BELL PEPPER & CORN SALAD

Steps:

• Rinse and drain barley.
• Sprinkle the barley into a large saucepan of boiling salted water,.
• stirring, and boil it, skimming the froth, for 30 minutes, or until just tender.
• Drain the barley, rinse it under cold water, and let it drain until cool.
• Transfer barley to a large bowl; add bell pepper, corn, parsley, and salt and pepper to taste.
• In a bowl whisk together the vinegar and more salt and pepper to taste,.
• add oil, whisking till dressing is emulsified.
• Toss the salad with the dressing until well combined.
• The salad may be made up to 8 hours in advance and kept covered andchilled but the parsley should not be added til just before serving.

BARLEY, SHRIMP, AND CORN SALAD

Steps:

• Combine barley and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for approximately 35 minutes.
• Transfer barley to a large bowl, and toss with shrimp, corn, bell peppers, green onions, thyme, and lemon zest.
• In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice and oil. Season with salt and pepper. Pour dressing over barley salad, and toss to combine.