Hearty Summer Vegetable Barley Salad

Name: Hearty Summer Vegetable Barley Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 cups barley (hulled, cooked and cooled); 2 cups arugula; 1 cup cucumber (grilled); 1/3 cup olives; 1/2 cup tomatoes (sliced); 1 1/4 cups olive oil (extra virgin); 1/2 cup white wine vinegar; 1 cup fresh basil (firmly packed); 2 cloves garlic; 1 pinch salt; 1 pinch ground black pepper

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:20min

I make slight variations of this summer vegetable barley salad recipe every year. The barley and vegetables are filling, while the basil dressing adds a nice fresh bite.

Updated at: Tue, 28 Jul 2026 08:39:41 GMT