Barley Salad with Nectarines and Blueberries

Health Highlights

Healthy whole grain salad with fruit.

Ingredients

1 cup	Barley, dry
1/4 cup	Extra virgin olive oil (vinaigrette)
3 tbsp	Apple cider vinegar (vinaigrette)
1/4 tsp	Salt (vinaigrette)
1 tsp	Honey, raw (vinaigrette)
1 tsp	Dijon mustard (vinaigrette)
1 tbsp	Basil, fresh (finely chopped; vinaigrette)
1 tbsp	Parsley, fresh (finely chopped; vinaigrette)
1 fruit(s)	Nectarine (large, diced)
1/2 cup	Blueberries (cut in half if large)
1/2 cup chopped	Red bell pepper

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!

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.

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