SPRING BARLEY SALAD RECIPE

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Enjoy a delectable Spring Barley Salad Recipe in only an hour. Our Spring Barley Salad Recipe has asparagus and frozen peas and is tossed with dressing.

Provided by My Food and Family

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Time 1h

Yield Makes 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 cup pearl barley, rinsed, drained
1 env. GOOD SEASONS Mild Italian Dressing Mix
grated peel and juice from 1 lemon, divided
2 Tbsp. HEINZ Distilled White Vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
1 lb. fresh asparagus spears, cooked until crisp-tender
1 cup frozen peas, cooked

Steps:

Bring 1-1/2 qt. (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 min. or until barley is tender. Drain; cool. Cover and refrigerate up to 4 days.
Beat 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 lengths. Add to barley mixture along with the peas and lemon peel; mix lightly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 390 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 5 g