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Barley Salad with Spinach and Strawberries

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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.

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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