Fruit And Barley Salad Recipe
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 16 ounce pearl barley
- 2 3/4 tsp salt
- 4 med limes
- 1/3 c. extra virgin olive oil
- 1 Tbsp. sugar
- 3/4 tsp coarsely grnd black pepper
- 1 1/2 lb nectarines (about 4 medium) pitted and cut (into 1/2-inch pcs)
- 1 lb tomatoes (about 2 large) seeded and cut (into 1/2-inch pcs)
- 4 x green onions thinly sliced
- 1/2 c. minced fresh mint leaves
Directions
- 1. In 4-qt saucepan, heat 6 c. water to boiling over high heat. Add in barley and 1 1/2 tsp. salt; heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 35 to 45 min or possibly till barley is tender and liquid is absorbed (barley will have a creamy consistency).
- 2. Meanwhile, from limes, grate 1 Tbsp. peel and squeeze 1/2 c. juice. In large bowl, with wire whisk or possibly fork, mix lime peel, lime juice, extra virgin olive oil, sugar, pepper, and 1 1/4 tsp. salt.
- 3. Rinse barley with running cool water; drain well. Add in barley, nectarines, tomatoes, green onions, and minced mint to lime dressing; with rubber spatula, stir gently to coat. If not serving right away, cover and chill.
- Start to Finish Time:"1:10"
- NOTES : The simple lime-juice vinaigrette gives this salad a delectable flavor. You can also use mangoes or possibly peaches instead of the nectarines.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 157g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 227 | |
| Calories from Fat 59 | 26% |
| Total Fat 6.73g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat 0.96g | 4% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 540mg | 23% |
| Potassium 332mg | 9% |
| Total Carbs 39.77g | 11% |
| Dietary Fiber 8.0g | 27% |
| Sugars 6.76g | 5% |
| Protein 4.88g | 8% |
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