Toasted Barley & Shrimp Salad Recipe
Work some whole grains into your lunch with this make-ahead toasted barley and shrimp salad recipe. It's so tasty and packed with fiber!
Servings: 6 Cups
Calories: 236.1kcal
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 cup pearl barley
- 5 cups water
- ¾ pound large shrimp peeled & deveined
- ½ teaspoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon crushed dried rosemary
- ½ red bell pepper seeded & diced
- ½ yellow bell pepper seeded & diced
The Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon crushed dried rosemary
- ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ cup minced flat-leaf parsley
Instructions
- Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a large saucepan set over medium heat. Add the barley and toast, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes. Stir in the water.
- Bring the water to a boil, reduce to a simmer, cover and cook until the barley is tender, 45 to 50 minutes. Drain and transfer the barley to a bowl.
- In a medium bowl, toss together the shrimp, ½ teaspoon olive oil, salt, pepper and rosemary.
- Lightly coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat. Cook the shrimp until just cooked through, 1½ to 2 minutes.
- Mix the shrimp into the barley, along with the red and yellow bell pepper.
The Dressing:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard and dried rosemary. While whisking, gradually pour in the olive oil until combined.
- Add the dressing and parsley to the barley mixture and stir to combine. Serve.
Notes
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Nutrition
Serving: 1Cup | Calories: 236.1kcal | Carbohydrates: 28.7g | Protein: 15.1g | Fat: 7.4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 86.1mg | Sodium: 304.3mg | Fiber: 5.9g | Sugar: 1.5g
