Spring Barley Salad

Name: Spring Barley Salad
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 2 h
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 cup pearl barley, rinsed; 1 1/4 ounces Italian salad dressing mix; 1 lemon, juice and zest of, grated, divided; 2 tablespoons white vinegar; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 lb asparagus, cooked until crisp-tender; 1 cup frozen peas, cooked

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Ready In:: 2hrs
Ingredients:: 7
Serves:: 8

ingredients

1 cup pearl barley, rinsed
1 ¹⁄₄ ounces Italian salad dressing mix
1 lemon, juice and zest of, grated, divided
2 tablespoons white vinegar
¹⁄₄ cup olive oil
1 lb asparagus, cooked until crisp-tender
1 cup frozen peas, cooked

directions

BRING 1-1/2 quart (6 cups) salted water to boil in large saucepan on medium-high heat. Add barley; return water to boil.
Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 45 minute or until barley is tender. Drain; cool.
BEAT salad dressing mix, lemon juice, vinegar and oil in large bowl with wire whisk until well blended.
Add barley; toss to coat.
CUT asparagus into 1-inch pieces. Add to barley mixture along with the peas and lemon peel; mix lightly.

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Reviews

This salad definitely benefits from time in the frig before serving. It's healthy and delicious. The sweetness of the peas and asparagus and chewiness of the barley are delightful. I used Italian Salad Dressing Mix #1505.

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