Barley & Pomegranate Salad
| January 16, 2015 |
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Barley is a great alternative for pasta lovers – it has the same satisfying chew but is filled with so much more fibre and protein. Barley also works wonders in winter soups.
| Servings | Calories Per Serving | Effort |
| 4 | 379kcal | Moderate |
Ingredients
- 200 g pearl barley
- 6 sticks celery chopped into small dice
- 60 ml olive oil extra virgin
- 3 tbsp sherry vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic crushed
- 1 tsp allspice ground
- 3 tbsp dill chopped
- 2 tbsp parsley chopped
- 300 g pomegranate rubies
- sea salt to taste
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Instructions
- Rinse the barley with cold water, then place in a medium saucepan and cover with plenty of fresh water.
- Simmer for 30 – 40 minutes, or until tender but still with a bite.
- Drain the barley and transfer to a mixing bowl. While it is still hot, add the celery, olive oil, vinegar, garlic, allspice and some salt and pepper. Stir, then leave to cool down completely.
- Once cool, add the herbs and pomegranate rubies and mix everything together.
Nutrition Facts
Barley & Pomegranate Salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 379
Calories from Fat 144
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16g
25%
Saturated Fat 2g
10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 11g
Sodium 645mg
27%
Potassium 562mg
16%
Total Carbohydrates 56g
19%
Dietary Fiber 9g
36%
Sugars 14g
Protein 6g
12%
Vitamin A
21%
Vitamin C
26%
Calcium
7%
Iron
13%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
