Jau Salad
Barley Salad is a healthy and nutritious salad that is easy to make and delicious to eat. This recipe is vegan and gluten-free, making it suitable for many dietary preferences. Barley is a great source of fiber, protein, and vitamins, and it provides a satisfying texture to the dish. However, people with a nut allergy should avoid this dish.
Allergen Information: Contains Nut Allergy
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
Energy
109 kcal
Protein
3 g
Carbs
20 g
Fat
2 g
Fiber
5 g
Ingredients
Barley
0.5 cup (100g)
Cherry Tomatoes
0.5 cup, halved (100g)
Cucumber
0.5 cup, chopped (100g)
Mint leaves
5 gms (5g)
Olive Oil
1 tsp (5g)
Common salt
0.5 tsp (2.5g)
Chopped Onion
0.5 medium cup (75g)
Fresh Parsley (chopped)
1 tbsp (5g)
Black Pepper
0.5 tsp (1g)
lemon juice
1 tbsp (15g)
Instructions
Preparation
In a pot, add rinsed barley and water.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer.
Cover and cook for 40-50 minutes until barley is tender and water is absorbed.
Drain excess water if needed.
Fluff with a fork.
Cooking Steps
In a large bowl, combine the cooked barley, cherry tomatoes, onion, cucumber, fresh parsley, and fresh mint.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
Pour the dressing over the barley salad and toss to coat.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least an hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled.
NotesNutritional values are approximate and may vary depending on the specific ingredients used.
Community Reviews & Results
Arisha Joshi
"Following this recipe for 2 weeks now, and I am genuinely impressed by how tasty this Jau Salad was. The ingredient ratio is spot on, giving it a rich and authentic taste. Will be making this again very soon."
Pranav Naeem
"Including this in my weekly meal plan, and it matched my strict calorie targets effortlessly. The ingredient ratio is spot on, giving it a rich and authentic taste. Will definitely keep this in my regular rotation."
Swapan Lata Rathore
"Cooked this 3 days ago, and I loved how light yet filling this Jau Salad turned out to be. It has just the right amount of seasoning to keep things light yet tasty. Super satisfied with the overall taste and nutritional value."
Suresh Deshmukh
"Made this for lunch on Tuesday, and Jau Salad fits my dietary needs perfectly without feeling like compromise food. The clean ingredients made a noticeable difference in overall freshness. Giving this five stars for ease of prep and fantastic taste!"