Anyone have a good barley recipe?

deneenae

Hi I got some barley and now I don't know what to do with it.... Does anyone have a good recipe that's not Chicken Barley Soup? Perhaps a salad I can pack for my lunch?

kirstym1108

I don't have a recipe but it makes a great risotto.

juggernaut1974

I'll make it as a side like rice occasionally.

I'll usually boil it in some chicken broth, and toss some mushrooms, feta cheese and spices with it right before serving.

lynn_glenmont

For a salad, since that's what you asked for:

If you cook it like rice (directions should be on package -- I think it's about 4:1 water to barley by volume, and cooks in about 20 minutes or so), you could let it cool, then fluff it and toss it with chopped raw veggies (tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, cucumbers, avocado, mushroom -- whatever you like in a pasta or grain salad, including things like chopped nuts, sunflower seeds, chick peas, cheese, hard-boiled egg, etc.), and toss with oil and vinegar (or dressing of your choice).