- Calories 208
- Caloriesfromfat 35%
- Fat 8.3g
- Satfat 1.5g
- Monofat 4.6g
- Polyfat 1.8g
- Protein 5.4g
- Carbohydrate 29g
- Fiber 2.8g
- Cholesterol 2.8mg
- Iron 1mg
- Sodium 522mg
- Calcium 41mg
Barley-Pine Nut Salad
This recipe or the brown rice version makes a chewy, nutty light meal. Extra virgin olive oil and toasted pine nuts give this dish rich flavor.
How to Make It
Step 1
Bring 2 cups chicken broth to a boil in a 2-quart saucepan; stir in barley. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes or until barley is tender. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 5 minutes. Drain well.
Step 2
Combine cooked barley, roasted red bell peppers, and next 3 ingredients in a large bowl.
Step 3
Whisk together lemon juice and next 4 ingredients. Drizzle over barley mixture, tossing to coat. Sprinkle evenly with toasted pine nuts and crumbled feta cheese; serve immediately.
Step 4
Brown Rice-Pine Nut Salad: Substitute 1 cup brown rice for barley. Increase broth to 2 1/4 cups, and increase cooking time to 45 minutes. Proceed as directed.
