Toasted Barley & Shrimp Salad Recipe
User Reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
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Servings
6 Cups
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Calories
2361 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Salad
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Cuisine
American
Toasted Barley & Shrimp Salad Recipe
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Work some whole grains into your lunch with this make-ahead toasted barley and shrimp salad recipe. It's healthy, tasty and packed with fiber! 236 calories and 5 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP
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Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 cup pearl barley
- 5 cups water
- ¾ pound large shrimp peeled & deveined
- ½ teaspoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon crushed dried rosemary
- ½ red bell pepper seeded & diced
- ½ yellow bell pepper seeded & diced
The Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon crushed dried rosemary
- ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ cup minced flat-leaf parsley
Instructions
- Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a large saucepan set over medium heat. Add the barley and toast, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes. Stir in the water.
- Bring the water to a boil, reduce to a simmer, cover and cook until the barley is tender, 45 to 50 minutes. Drain and transfer the barley to a bowl.
- In a medium bowl, toss together the shrimp, ½ teaspoon olive oil, salt, pepper and rosemary.
- Lightly coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat. Cook the shrimp until just cooked through, 1½ to 2 minutes.
- Mix the shrimp into the barley, along with the red and yellow bell pepper.
The Dressing:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard and dried rosemary. While whisking, gradually pour in the olive oil until combined.
- Add the dressing and parsley to the barley mixture and stir to combine. Serve.
Notes
- Please note that I am not a medical or nutritional professional. I provide nutritional information for my recipes as a courtesy to my readers. It is calculated using the built-in recipe card calculator. While I attempt to provide information that is as accurate as possible, you should calculate the nutritional information independently before relying on it.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1Cup
Calories
236.1kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
28.7g
(10%)
Protein
15.1g
(30%)
Fat
7.4g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
86.1mg
(29%)
Sodium
304.3mg
(13%)
Fiber
5.9g
(24%)
Sugar
1.5g
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 2361 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Cup | |
| Calories | 236.1kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 28.7g | 10% |
| Protein | 15.1g | 30% |
| Fat | 7.4g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 86.1mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 304.3mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 5.9g | 24% |
| Sugar | 1.5g | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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