5.0 from 6 votes
Pineapple Shrimp Barley Salad
Pineapple shrimp are tangy, sweet, and salty. Serve them up with a wholesome and flavorful barley salad and fresh, crisp vegetables.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
49 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 316 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked barley cooled
- 1 lb large shrimp cleaned
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/8 tsp kosher salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup pineapple diced
- 2 cups bell pepper diced
- 1/4 cup cilantro leaves chopped, lightly packed
- 1/4 cup slivered almonds
Dressing
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1/3 cup rice wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp ground ginger
- 2 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp sugar
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- pinch red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Cook barley per package directions and allow to cool. (See Note 1)
- Whisk together the salad dressing and set aside.
- In a large salad bowl mix together the barley, pineapple, bell peppers, almonds, cilantro and salad dressing. Toss to coat and allow dressing to absorb with barley. Cover and refrigerate while you cook shrimp.
- Season shrimp with salt and pepper. In a large skillet over high heat add oil. Quickly sauté shrimp, cooking for 1 to 2 minutes per side depending on size, or until golden and crisp on edges. Remove from pan and add to salad. Toss to coat and serve immediately or chill completely prior to eating.
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Notes
- Bring 1 cup pearled barley, pinch of salt and 2 1/2 cups water to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer; cook, covered, until tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed, 25-30 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes. Drain in sieve in needed. Makes 3-3 1/2 cups.
Nutrition Information
Calories
316kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
20g
(40%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
143mg
(48%)
Sodium
889mg
(37%)
Potassium
486mg
(14%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
2635IU
(53%)
Vitamin C
116mg
(129%)
Calcium
105mg
(11%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 316
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 316kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 143mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 889mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 486mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 2635IU | 53% |
| Vitamin C | 116mg | 129% |
| Calcium | 105mg | 11% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.