Barley Salad with Nectarines and Blueberries
| 11 |
60 |
311 |
| Ingredients |
Minutes |
Calories |
|
| Prep |
Cook |
Servings |
| 10 min |
50 min |
4
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Healthy whole grain salad with fruit.
Ingredients
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1 cup
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Barley, dry
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1/4 cup
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Extra virgin olive oil
(vinaigrette)
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3 tbsp
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Apple cider vinegar
(vinaigrette)
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1/4 tsp
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Salt
(vinaigrette)
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1 tsp
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Honey, raw
(vinaigrette)
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1 tsp
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Dijon mustard
(vinaigrette)
|
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1 tbsp
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Basil, fresh
(finely chopped; vinaigrette)
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1 tbsp
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Parsley, fresh
(finely chopped; vinaigrette)
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1 fruit(s)
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Nectarine
(large, diced)
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1/2 cup
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Blueberries
(cut in half if large)
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1/2 cup chopped
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Red bell pepper
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Instructions
- Cook barley according to package instructions. Set aside to cool.
- While barley is cooking, combine olive oil, vinegar, salt, honey, mustard, basil, and parsley in a large bowl.
- Add barley to the bowl with the vinaigrette along with the nectarine, blueberries, and pepper. Toss gently.
- Let salad marinate for 1-2 hours to allow the flavors to develop. Enjoy!
Notes:
Quick Tips
- This salad is best the day that you make it. If you want to prepare a day ahead, just add nectarines and blueberries before serving.
Nutrition Highlights
- Barley is rich in fiber, B vitamins, and magnesium. Helps improve digestion and elimination as well as protect against heart disease and diabetes.
Nutrition Facts
Per Portion
Calories
311
Calories from fat
133
Calories from saturated fat
18.9
Total Fat
14.7 g
Saturated Fat
2.1 g
Trans Fat
0.0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2.0 g
Monounsaturated Fat
10.0 g
Cholesterol
0
Sodium
175 mg
Potassium
332 mg
Total Carbohydrate
43 g
Dietary Fiber
9.3 g
Sugars
7.1 g
Protein
6.5 g
Dietary servings
Per Portion
| Fruit |
0.4 |
| Grain |
2.3 |
| Vegetables |
0.3 |
Energy sources
Meal Type(s)
