Barley Salad With Almonds And Apricots

Barley Salad With Almonds And Apricots

This slightly sweet salad makes a very pretty presentation. Use plump and moist dried apricots, not hard and desiccated ones. Use soy yogurt to make this dish vegan.

Prep Time:
1 hr 25 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 25 mins
Yield:
10 to 12 servings
Servings:
11

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups pearl barley
  • 4 ½ cups water
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 red onion, thinly sliced
  • ¾ cup dried apricots, sliced
  • ½ cup sliced almonds
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 cup plain low-fat yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 pinch ground nutmeg

Directions

Step 1
Rinse barley in a fine sieve. Bring water to a boil in a heavy saucepan. Stir in the barley, and return to a boil. Cover, and reduce heat. Simmer until water is absorbed, about 45 to 50 minutes. Cool to room temperature.

Step 2
Pour oil into a small skillet, and place over medium heat. Add onion, and saute until golden brown.

Step 3
In a serving dish, combine barley, onion, apricots, almonds, and parsley. Toss.

Step 4
In a small bowl, mix together yogurt, honey, lemon juice, cinnamon, turmeric, salt, and nutmeg. Pour over the barley mixture ,and toss well to combine. Serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

187
Calories
4g
Fat
35g
Carbs
5g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 11
Calories 187
% Daily Value *
Total Fat4g 5%
Saturated Fat1g 3%
Cholesterol1mg 0%
Sodium126mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate35g 13%
Dietary Fiber6g 22%
Total Sugars10g
Protein5g
Vitamin C10mg 48%
Calcium76mg 6%
Iron1mg 6%
Potassium296mg 6%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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