Summer Vegetable Barley Salad with Basil Vinaigrette

Name: Summer Vegetable Barley Salad with Basil Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 cups hulled barley (cooked and cooled, 370g); 2 cups arugula (loosely packed, 40g); 1 cup cucumber (grilled and cubed, 133g); 1/3 cup olives (such as Kalamata, halved, 45g); 1/2 cup tomatoes (sliced, 75g); 1 1/4 cups extra virgin olive oil (300ml); 1/2 cup white wine vinegar (120ml); 1 cup fresh basil (firmly packed, 24g); 2 cloves garlic; 1/2 tsp fine sea salt (plus more to taste); 1/4 tsp freshly 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: Sun, 09 Aug 2026 01:11:23 GMT