Barley & Zucchini Jar Salad

Steps to make

1. 1

   Sauté barley

   10 min
   

   Place 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the barley to the pan and sauté until browned and toasted. Remove the skillet from heat and set to one side.

2. 2

   Cook barley

   15 min
   

   Place ½ a cup water in a small saucepan. Add a pinch of salt and bring the water to a boil. Add the toasted barley to the pan and cover with a lid. Simmer for 10-15 minutes until the liquid is completely absorbed and the barley is cooked through. Remove the saucepan from the heat and set aside to cool.

4. 3

   Fry zucchini

   5 min
   

   Heat the remaining olive oil over medium high heat in a small skillet. Add the thinly sliced zucchini and fry until golden brown on each side.

5. 4

   Drain and season

   5 min
   

   Remove the cooked zucchini to a plate lined with a paper towel. Season the zucchini with salt and pepper and leave to cool.

6. 5

   Layer the salad into a jar

   5 min
   

   Pour the vinaigrette into the bottom of a mason jar. Add the tomatoes, cooked barley, cooked zucchini and the chopped bell pepper in layers in that order.

7. 6

   Chill

   30 min
   

   Seal the jar and chill in the refrigerator until serving.

8. 7

   Serve

   

   Pour the contents of the jar into a bowl or enjoy straight from the jar!