Costco Tuscan Bean and Barley Salad
This Costco copycat Tuscan Bean and Barley Salad recipe is a delicious take on the store-bought side dish! Cooked barley and beans and tossed with vegetables and fresh herbs, loaded with a light & tangy pesto dressing.
Servings: 8 1-cup servings
Calories: 216kcal
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 1 cup dried pearl barley
- 2 cups water
- 1 14 ounce can chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 1 14 ounce can navy beans drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley finely chopped
- 1 large fresh tomato diced
- 1 bell pepper chopped, any color (I used red)
- 2 green onions chopped, about 1/4 cup
- 1/2 cup feta cheese
For the Pesto Dressing
- 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup fresh basil
- 3 cloves garlic pressed
- 1/2 lemon juiced
- 1/2 teaspoon each sea salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Rinse the pearl barley, and add it and the water to a pan. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 30 minutes over low heat. Once done, fluff with a fork and add to a large bowl.
- To the barley, add the chickpeas, navy beans, parsley, tomato, bell peppers, green onion, and feta cheese.
- To make the dressing, add all dressing ingredients to a blender or food processor, and blend on high until smooth.
- Pour the blended pesto dressing over the salad. Stir well to combine!
Notes
Dietary Modifications
- This salad is vegetarian, to make it vegan or dairy free, omit the feta cheese or use a plant-based substitute.
- Barley contains gluten, so for a gluten free variety, omit the barley and double the beans instead. Also ensure any dressing ingredients you use are certified gluten free if needed.
- For this recipe, you can add in more vegetables if desired: diced cucumber or fresh baby spinach would be great additions.
- Substitute feta cheese for a vegan or plant-based variety if needed, or omit it altogether.
- Instead of white wine vinegar in the salad, you can use balsamic vinegar, apple cider vinegar, or champagne vinegar.
Nutrition
Calories: 216kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 883mg | Potassium: 221mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1027IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg