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Greek Chicken And Barley Salad

Posting for zwt#6. from cookinglight contributor suzanne rumsey of fort wayne, indiana who won $5000 for this recipe! what would you do if you won that money? :) a make ahead and time does not include chilling time. it says 8 servings but think they might be pretty small portions.

Steps

To prepare salad , sprinkle chicken with 1 / 8 teaspoon salt.
Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
Add chicken.
Cook 2 minutes on each side or until browned.
Add 1 cup broth.
Cover , reduce heat , and simmer 10 minutes or until done.
Cool.
Shred chicken.
Discard broth.
Bring 3 cups broth to a boil in a large saucepan.
Add barley.
Cover , reduce heat , and simmer 35 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
Fluff with a fork.
Cool.
Combine chicken , barley , cucumber , and next 4 ingredients in a large bowl.
To prepare dressing , combine 3 tablespoons oil , rind , and remaining ingredients.
Stir well.
Add to barley mixture.
Toss well.
Cover and chill.

Ingredients

skinless chicken breasts, kosher salt, olive oil, chicken broth, pearl barley, cucumbers, grape tomatoes, yellow bell pepper, reduced-fat feta cheese, kalamata olive, light extra virgin olive oil, lemon rind, fresh lemon juice, fresh basil, fresh thyme, red wine vinegar, garlic cloves