Hearty Greek Barley Salad

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    • 4Servings

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup pearl barley
    • 1 cup crumbled feta
    • 1/4 cup EVOO
    • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
    • 2 heads romaine, chopped
    • 2 small cucumbers, such as Persian, chopped
    • 1 cup halved grape or cherry tomatoes
    • 2/3 cup chopped fresh dill
    • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
    • 1/2 small red onion, very thinly sliced

    Preparation

    In a medium saucepan with a lid, cook the barley in salted water according to package directions; rinse in cold water to cool. Transfer to a large bowl and season with salt and pepper.

    Meanwhile, in a blender, puree 1/2 cup feta with the oil and vinegar; season the dressing.

    Toss the barley with the dressing and the remaining ingredients; season the salad.

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