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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sofiaaurora says
Que bonita ensalada y que colorida Catherine, me ha encantado, besos
Sofía
Kimberlee Gibson says
Great salad recipe. I will have to try it - pinning so I remember.
Caterina - La cucina di Tatina says
Bellissimo blog e splendida insalata! Buona giornata!
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.
Salsa Verde says
Dear Catherine,
What a great and delicious combination.
I love recipes with barley and your salad is just divine!
Cheers,
Lia.
Małgorzata Palczewska says
Interesting recipe. I did not eat zucchini in as a salad yet. Seems to be refreshing, light and tasty. Best regards
Angie Schneider says
A wonderful late summer salad, Catherine.
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...
Rose says
What a great recipe for using up zucchini while it's still fresh!
Amelia says
Hi Catherine, very refreshing and delightful salad. Thanks for sharing your recipe.
Have a nice week ahead,regards.