Mango
Barley Salad Recipe
Ingredients
:
1-3/4
cups water
1
cup quick-cooking barley
2
medium limes
1/4
cup olive oil
1
tablespoon Dijon mustard
1
tablespoon honey
1/2
teaspoon salt
1/4
teaspoon ground cumin
1/4
teaspoon pepper
1/2
cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/2
cup chopped green pepper
1/4
cup chopped red onion
1
medium mango, peeled and chopped
1/4
cup minced fresh cilantro
How
To Make :
In
a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in barley. Reduce heat; simmer,
covered, until barley is tender, 10-12 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes.
Finely
grate enough zest from limes to measure 1 teaspoon. Cut limes crosswise in
half; squeeze juice from limes. In a small bowl, whisk lime juice, lime zest,
oil, mustard, honey, salt, cumin and pepper until blended.
In
a large bowl, combine barley, peppers, onion, mango and cilantro. Add dressing;
toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.
Test
Kitchen tips :
Fresh
pineapple or papaya can also be added, or used to replace the mango.
Just
because we call for barley doesn't mean you can't try this made with quinoa,
farro or other grains. It's all going to be delicious!
Nutrition
Facts :
3/4
cup: 185 calories, 10g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 261mg sodium, 25g
carbohydrate (9g sugars, 5g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat,
1-1/2 starch.