Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Greek Barley Salad

INGREDIENTS
Salad:
* 1 large chicken breast
* 1/8 teaspoon salt
* 1 teaspoon olive oil
* 4 cups chicken broth (or 4 cups water plus 4 bullion cubes)
* 1 cup uncooked pearl barley
* 1 large cucumber, seeded and cubed
* 1 cup diced tomato or halved grape tomatoes
* 1 cubed yellow bell pepper
* 1/3 cup reduced-fat feta cheese
* 1/2 cup black olives

Dressing:
* 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
* 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
* 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
* 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
* 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 3 garlic cloves, minced

DIRECTIONS
1. 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.

2. Meanwhile, 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. Combine chicken, barley, cucumber, and next 4 ingredients (through olives) in a large bowl.

3. To prepare dressing, combine 3 tablespoons oil, rind, and remaining ingredients; stir well. Add to barley mixture; toss well. Cover and chill.

YIELD: 8 servings of 1 cup each.

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