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Best Recipe for Greek Grain Salad

Ingredients

  • 1 pound barley
  • Salt
  • 1/2 pound rye berries
  • 1/2 pound wheat berries
  • 1 cup pitted, halved kalamata olives
  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 cup 1/4-inch diced cucumber
  • 1 cup 1/4-inch diced tomato
  • 1/2 cup 1/4-inch diced red onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped parsley leaves
  • 1/2 cup chopped dill
  • 1/4 cup cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup minced dill
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3/4 cup olive oil
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Watch how to make this recipe.
  2. Make the salad: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the barley and cook for 15 minutes. Using a sieve, remove barley from the water and transfer to a bowl.
  3. Bring the water back to a boil and salt, to taste. Add the barley and rye and wheat berries and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 30 to 40 minutes. Drain, transfer to a bowl, and cool.
  4. When cool, combine with the remaining ingredients.
  5. Meanwhile, make the Dressing: Whisk together the vinegar, dill, and garlic. While whisking, drizzle in the oil to make a smooth dressing. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  6. Toss the salad with the dressing and serve.

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