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Learn to Make: Barley Salad with Spinach and Strawberries

Recipes for Beginner Cooks Learn to Make: Barley Salad with Spinach and Strawberries
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Sweet, tart strawberries make a delicious addition to a salad. Cook Along with Dietitian, Michelle Jaelin to learn how to make a vinaigrette and this yummy Barley Salad with Spinach and Strawberries.

Learn

  • About the benefits of canola oil
  • The vinaigrette dressing ratio
  • What an emulsifier is and what common emulsifier ingredients are
  • How long you can store homemade dressing
  • Nutritional benefits of healthy fats

Steps

  1. Read through the recipe and assemble the ingredients
  2. Wash hands and tie back hair
  3. Start cook along video and prepare the recipe
barley-salad-with-spinach-and-strawberries

Barley Salad with Spinach and Strawberries

Sweet, tart strawberries make a delicious addition to a summer salad. If you’re taking this to a party, add nuts just before serving to keep them crunchy.
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Course: Salad
Preparation: Vinaigrette
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Author: CanolaInfo

Ingredients

Barley Salad
  • 1 cup dry pearl or pot barley
  • 4 cups baby spinach, roughly chopped
  • 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
  • 2 green onions, finely chopped
  • 2 cups strawberries, hulled and halved
  • 1/2 cup soft goat cheese
  • 1/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted
Vinaigrette
  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • 3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp grainy mustard
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
Imperial – Metric

Instructions

  • Bring large saucepan of water to a boil, add barley and cook for 40-45 minutes or until tender. Then drain well, running under cool water to stop grains from cooking, and transfer to wide, shallow serving bowl. Set aside to cool completely.
  • Add spinach, celery and onions to cooled barley and toss gently to combine. Sprinkle with strawberries, goat cheese and pecans.
  • To make vinaigrette: In medium bowl or small jar, whisk or shake together all ingredients. Pour over salad and gently toss to combine.
  • Serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts
Barley Salad with Spinach and Strawberries
Serving Size
 
1 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
310
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
16
g
25
%
Saturated Fat
 
2.5
g
16
%
Cholesterol
 
5
mg
2
%
Sodium
 
70
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
 
38
g
13
%
Fiber
 
7
g
29
%
Protein
 
6
g
12
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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