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Chickpea, Barley, and Feta Salad

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Chickpea Barley and Feta Salad in an oval bowl with a wooden spoon
Christina Holmes

The barley in this hearty grain salad has nice heft and chew, but don't feel limited—feel free to substitute cooked farro, quinoa, or brown rice if you prefer.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

8 ounces green beans, halved crosswise
Kosher salt
1 cup pearled, hulled, or hull-less barley
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/4 cup raw sunflower seeds
1 15.5-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed
4 ounces feta, crumbled
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Cook green beans in a large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Using a sieve or a slotted spoon, transfer to a bowl of ice water.

    Step 2

    Return water to a boil, add barley, and simmer until tender (refer to packaging for timing); drain. Let cool on a baking sheet.

    Step 3

    Heat oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Cook sunflower seeds, tossing occasionally, until golden brown, about 5 minutes; let cool.

    Step 4

    Toss green beans, barley, sunflower seeds, chickpeas, feta, dill, lemon juice, and vinaigrette in a large bowl.

Nutrition Per Serving

calories 560 fat 29 g fiber 16 g
#### Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit
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