Quinoa and Barley Salad

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Ingredients Minutes Calories
Prep Cook Servings
15 min 45 min 6
Quinoa and Barley Salad
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Ingredients


2/3 cup Barley, dry
1/2 cup chopped Carrots
1/2 cup diced Celery
1/2 cup Cucumber (finely diced)
1 tsp Dijon mustard (for dressing)
1/4 cup Extra virgin olive oil (for dressing)
1 tsp minced Ginger root (for dressing)
1 tbsp Mint, fresh (chopped)
1 tbsp Parsley, fresh (chopped)
1/2 cup Quinoa, uncooked (rinsed)
1/2 cup chopped Red bell pepper
1/4 tsp Salt and pepper (for dressing)
1 tsp Thyme, fresh (chopped)
2 tbsp White wine vinegar (for dressing)
1/2 cup sliced Yellow onion
1/2 cup slices Zucchini

Instructions


First, cook the barley. Bring 1 1/3 cups of water to a boil, adding a pinch of salt. Add the barley, cover, and reduce the heat to low. Cook until tender and all the liquid has been absorbed, for about 30-40 minutes (watch it carefully). Let cool.

In a different pan, bring 1 cup of water and a pinch of salt to a boil, then add the quinoa. Cover and turn down the heat to low and let it simmer for about 15 minutes, or until all the water is absorbed and the quinoa is tender. Allow to cool.

Meanwhile, sauté up the celery, onion, red pepper, and zucchini in a little olive oil until just tender crisp. Allow to cool.

In a large bowl, toss together the cooled quinoa, barley, veggies, cucumber, mint, thyme, and parsley. Set aside. In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, ginger, mustard, salt and pepper. Pour dressing over the salad and toss to coat.

You can make this ahead and then chill for up to 24 hours.

Serve and enjoy!


Nutrition Facts

Per Portion

Calories 219
Calories from fat 94
Calories from saturated fat 13.3
Total Fat 10.5 g
Saturated Fat 1.5 g
Trans Fat 0.0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.7 g
Monounsaturated Fat 6.9 g
Cholesterol 0
Sodium 89 mg
Potassium 334 mg
Total Carbohydrate 28.8 g
Dietary Fiber 5.7 g
Sugars 3.2 g
Protein 5.2 g

Dietary servings

Per Portion


Grain 1.7
Vegetables 1.1

Energy sources


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