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Barley Ham Salad - 12 - e-w

Source of Recipe

Light & Tasty 2003 – S. Hershberger; Donalds SC
Barley Ham Salad - 12 - e-w

Plan ahead…needs to chill for 2 hours
Serves: 12

6 c. cooked medium pearl barley
1 c. (6 oz.) cubed fully cooked ham
2 celery rib, diced
1/2 c. sliced water chestnuts
1/2 c. chopped green pepper
1 4-oz. jar diced pimentos, drained
1/2 c. sliced green onions
1/2 c. sliced fresh mushrooms

Dressing:
1/2 c. white vinegar
1/4 c. olive or canola oil
1/3 c. sugar
1 .7-oz. Italian salad dressing mix

In a large bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients. In a jar with a tight fitting lid, combine dressing ingredients; shake well
Pour over barley mixture and stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, stirring occasionally.

One 3/4-cup serving equals: 234 calories…7 gm fat (1 gm saturated)…4 gm cholesterol…185 mg sodium…38 gm carbohydrate…8 gm fiber…7 gm protein ++++ Exchanges: 2 starch…1 lean meat…1 fat ++++ WWP: 4