The crickets are serenading the evenings. They sing their hearts out, each with its own song. I love the songs of the crickets. I leave the windows open and let the breeze flow through with the lovely songs of the crickets singing me to sleep.
Ingredients:
4 zucchini – roughly skinned and sliced
4 – 5 cloves of garlic – chopped fine
1 medium red onion – chopped small
4 stalks celery – chopped small
¼ cup fresh Italian parsley – chopped
½ cup instant barley
Lemon slice for garnish
For the Dressing:
Juice of 2-3 lemons
½ cup olive oil
½ tsp. red pepper flakes
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. dried oregano
Cook barley as directed and set aside.
In a large bowl combine all of the ingredients for the salad. Add the cooked barley and toss.
In a small bowl prepare the dressing and stir. Add to the salad and toss.
Garnish with a lemon slice.
Enjoy with Love,
Catherine
xo
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Ely says
Oh, dear.. I love the songs of the crickets too. <3 It’s poetry and is real joy for the soul. Your zucchini salad is so fresh and tasty, I love it! Kisses and have a good day! <3
Nee says
Hi Catherine , love zucchini and way you fix it and your lemon salad looks so yummy . Thanks for stopping by my blog and it’s a pleasure to meet you and yes I will sign up for the giveaway and thanks . I will be visiting you often to see what you are up to . Thanks for sharing :).
Tanna at The Brick Street Bungalow says
We are still cruising near the triple digit kind of heat… but, you sure make me wish for some nice breezes and cricket songs. 😉 This salad is perfect for the heat. Have a wonderful day, Catherine. blessings ~ tanna
kitchen flavours says
Such a refreshing and lovely salad. I love the addition of red pepper flakes, and with lemon, looks very good!
debbie says
Does this ever look good! This is a keeper for me. Thanks Catherine! Don’t know if I ever told you that I am originally from Long Island – Bellerose….I was just up visiting family in Deer Park. I miss Long Island 🙁 My favorite beach is Jones Beach. Spent most of my childhood on that beach!
Kim G. says
Looks like a great and filling salad:)
~~louise~~ says
Good morning, Catherine:)
I too love the songs of a summer evening. We don’t have as many crickets in PA it seems, but we sure do have a symphony of other “night owls” who like to serenade us.
Your salad looks lovely and sounds refreshing. The lady next door came over last night to drop off a couple of zucchini. Now, I have a new idea for serving them up.
Thank you so much for sharing…enjoy your day:)
manu says
Beautiful colours and yummy taste…
xox
Dieter Moitzi says
That sounds and looks simply delish!! I love zucchini and will sure try out your recipe, dear Catherine! xoxoxo D.
Sandee says
My kind of salad. Yes it is.
Have a fabulous day Catherine. Big hugs. ☺
Amelia says
Hi Catherine, very refreshing and delightful salad. Thanks for sharing your recipe.
Have a nice week ahead,regards.
Rose says
What a great recipe for using up zucchini while it’s still fresh!
Chiara Giglio says
This salad is perfect for a summer evening, healty and delicious, I love it ! Have a great day my dear, a hug…
Angie Schneider says
A wonderful late summer salad, Catherine.
Małgorzata Palczewska says
Interesting recipe. I did not eat zucchini in as a salad yet. Seems to be refreshing, light and tasty. Best regards
Salsa Verde says
Dear Catherine,
What a great and delicious combination.
I love recipes with barley and your salad is just divine!
Cheers,
Lia.
Terri Henkels says
Catherine, the chirping of crickets is one of the things I miss the most in the winter. I love to go to sleep with the window open and the crickets chirping – it is so soothing. Anyway, I digress, your salad looks and sounds really good. I love the seasonings you used with a light lemon flavor. Yum. Thank you for sharing on the BBQ Block party.
Caterina - La cucina di Tatina says
Bellissimo blog e splendida insalata! Buona giornata!
Kimberlee Gibson says
Great salad recipe. I will have to try it – pinning so I remember.
sofiaaurora says
Que bonita ensalada y que colorida Catherine, me ha encantado, besos
Sofía
TheTastyFork says
What a beautiful salad!! This looks great, Catherine!
BeBetsy says
Hi! Wow, this looks beautiful and yummmy! On the table at D’s house tonight! Thanks for the inspiration.
All the best ~ Sharon and Denise
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Diane Balch says
I love barley and have never made it during warmer weather. Pining this great salad.. Thanks for sharing it with us on foodie friday.