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Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup pearl barley
  • salt and pepper
  • 6 fresh ears of corn (husks and silks removed)
  • 12 cup rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 12 cups frozen shelled edamame, thawed (soybeans)
  • 12 cup packed fresh mint leaves, chopped, plus additional sprigs of mint for garnish

Method

  • In a covered 2-quart saucepan, heat water to boiling on high.
  • Stir in barley and 1/2 teaspoon salt; heat again to boiling.
  • Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 30-35 minutes or until barley is tender and liquid is absorbed.
  • Meanwhile, with a sharp knife, hold corn cobs vertically and carefully cut corn kernels from cobs; discard cobs.
  • In a large bowl, with wire whisk or fork, mix vinegar, oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper until blended.
  • Stir in warm barley, corn kernels, edamame, and mint.
  • Cover salad and refrigerate at least 1 hour or up to 8 hours.
  • To serve, garnish salad with mint sprigs.