Barley, Roasted Vegetables, and Feta Salad
Barley, Roasted Vegetables, and Feta Salad might be just the side dish you are searching for. One serving contains 218 calories, 7g of protein, and 6g of fat. This recipe serves 6. Head to the store and pick up feta cheese, zucchini, mint, and a few other things to make it today. It is a good option if you're following a vegetarian diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.
Instructions
To prepare salad, bring 4 cups water to a boil in a large saucepan.
Add barley. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 45 minutes or until tender.
Let stand, covered, 5 minutes. Spoon barley into large bowl.
Place peppers and eggplant on one jelly-roll pan coated with cooking spray; place zucchini and squash in another jelly-roll pan coated with cooking spray. Coat vegetables with cooking spray; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and black pepper.
Place pan with squash on top rack in the oven and pan with eggplant on middle rack.
Bake at 400 for 12 minutes or until squash and zucchini are tender.
Remove pan with squash, and move pan with eggplant to top rack.
Bake peppers and eggplant an additional 8 minutes or until tender. Cool.
Cut vegetables into 1/2-inch pieces.
Add vegetables, parsley, and next 4 ingredients (through garlic) to barley; toss gently.
To prepare dressing, combine vinegar, oil, and 1/2 teaspoon salt, stirring well with a whisk.
Add dressing to barley mixture; toss.