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    Grains: Barley Salad


    Source of Recipe


    www.DrWeil.com

    List of Ingredients




    3 cups vegetable stock or water
    1 cup pearl barley
    Salt to taste
    1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
    1 bunch scallions, sliced thin
    1 bunch radishes, sliced
    1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced
    1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced
    1/2 cup chopped fresh mint (or 1/4 cup dried mint)

    Dressing:
    3 tablespoons olive oil
    3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
    3-4 cloves garlic, mashed
    Salt to taste


    Recipe



    1. Bring to a boil the vegetable stock (or water). Add barley and salt. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer until barley is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 45 minutes. Drain well and place in a medium bowl.

    2. Mix the dressing ingredients together and pour over barley.

    3. Allow barley to cool, then add the parsley, scallions, radishes, cucumber, red pepper and mint.

    4. Mix well and chill for several hours before serving.




    Serves 8

    Nutrients Per Serving

    Calories: 177.7
    Protein: 3.1 grams
    Fat: 5.7 grams
    Saturated Fat: 0.8 grams
    Monounsat Fat: 3.8 grams
    Polyunsat Fat: 0.7 grams
    Carbohydrate: 30.4 grams
    Fiber: 4.8 grams
    Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
    Vitamin A: 1,343.3 IU
    Vitamin E: 0.9 mg/IU
    Vitamin C: 46.4 mg
    Calcium: 43.3 mg
    Magnesium: 33.6 mg
 

 

 

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