Watermelon Lemon-Parsley Grain Salad
Servings: 4 -6 servings
Calories: 1249kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup dry pearl barley rinsed & drained
- 3 cups water
- 1 cup finely diced watermelon about 1/2 inch cubes
- 1 packed cup parsley finely diced(flat or curly, whichever you like. I used curly but flat has more flavour)
- 2 green onions greens and whites finely diced
- 1 cup cooked chickpeas about 1/2 a can
- 2 lemons juiced (about 5 tbsp)
- 1-2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp kosher salt or to taste
- 1/2 tsp black pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp hot sauce like Frank's or Tabasco
Instructions
- Bring the barley and water to a boil, then cover and reduce to a simmer and let cook for about 25 minutes. I tend to add 2 1/2 cups water then check halfway through to see if I need the final 1/2 cup. I usually do, but I stir just to make sure nothing sticks.
- After the time has elapsed, give the barley another stir, then cover, remove from heat and let stand another 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled, cooked barley, watermelon, prasley, green onion, and chickpeas. Dress with lemon juice, olive oil, and season with kosher salt, pepper, and hot sauce to your preference.
- Stir to combine and enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 1249kcal | Carbohydrates: 234g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 2657mg | Sugar: 23g