GREEK CHICKEN AND BARLEY SALAD

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Posting for ZWT#6. From CookingLight contributor Suzanne Rumsey of Fort Wayne, Indiana who won $5000 for this recipe! What would YOU do if you won that money? :) A make ahead and time does not include chilling time. It says 8 servings but think they might be pretty small portions.

Provided by WiGal

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 (6 ounce) skinless chicken breasts, boneless
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon olive oil
4 cups chicken broth, DIVIDED
1 cup pearl barley, uncooked
2 cups cucumbers, seeded cubed
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup yellow bell pepper, cubed
1/3 cup reduced-fat feta cheese
1/4 cup kalamata olive, pitted chopped
3 tablespoons light extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon lemon rind, grated
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon fresh basil, minced
1 teaspoon fresh thyme, minced
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
3 garlic cloves, minced

Steps:

  • To prepare salad, sprinkle chicken with 1/8 teaspoon salt.
  • Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add chicken; cook 2 minutes on each side or until browned.
  • Add 1 cup broth; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes or until done.
  • Cool; shred chicken.
  • Discard broth.
  • Bring 3 cups broth to a boil in a large saucepan; add barley.
  • Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 35 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
  • Fluff with a fork.
  • Cool.
  • Combine chicken, barley, cucumber, and next 4 ingredients (through olives) in a large bowl.
  • To prepare dressing, combine 3 tablespoons oil, rind, and remaining ingredients; stir well.
  • Add to barley mixture; toss well.
  • Cover and chill.

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