Pearl Barley Salad with Chickpeas, Feta, and Lemon
This pearl barley salad recipe is made with green beans, chickpeas, feta, and dill for a Mediterranean twist. Great for bringing to picnics and potlucks!
1cuppearl barleycooked according to package instructions
1poundfresh green beanswashed, trimmed, and cut into 2" pieces
15ounceschickpeasrinsed and drained
4ouncecontainer crumbled feta
1/2cupchopped fresh dill
2lemonsjuiced
1/3cupextra virgin olive oil
salt and pepperto taste
Instructions
While the barley is cooking, place the green beans in a large pot of boiling water. Reduce the heat to medium and cook until crisp tender, about 3-5 minutes. Place in a colander and rinse with cold running water to stop the cooking process and drain well.
Place the pearl barley, green beans, chickpeas, feta, dill in a large bowl.
Add the lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper, to taste, and stir gently to combine, adding more olive oil if the salad seems dry. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Pro tip: You may also cook the green beans in the microwave. Simply place in a microwave-safe bowl with about 1/4 cup water. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and cook for 3-5 minutes or until crisp tender.