Sweet Citrus Barley Salad
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Prep Time: 30 mins | Cook Time: 5 mins | Serves: 4 (8 as a side dish)
Ingredients
2 c cooked barley
½ c fennel, thinly sliced
2 c Brussels sprouts, shredded
1 navel orange, skin grated, peeled, sectioned, and cut into bite-sized pieces
1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced
½ c chopped pecans
½ c feta cheese, crumbled
1 c fresh parsley, stems removed and finely chopped
Dressing
1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 Tbsp orange juice
2 Tbsp orange peel
Directions
Combine salad ingredients in a large serving bowl and toss lightly.
Combine dressing ingredients in a small jar with lid and shake well.
Pour over salad, toss, and serve.
Notes
Once you understand the portions of the main ingredients, then any grain, green, fruit, nut or cheese can be substituted. To make sure the grain keeps its shape, use a quarter cup less water than the packaged recipe calls for when preparing.
Nutrition: (per serving): Calories: 389.8 | Total Fat: 23 g | Sat. Fat: 4.3 g | Chol: 10.9 mg | Sodium: 439.8 mg | Carb: 39.9 g | Fiber: 9.9 g | Sugar: 8.4 g | Protein: 10.8 g | Calcium: 170.1 mg | Iron: 2.5 mg | Potassium: 659.4 mg.
Providence Heart Guide 2026
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