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Toasted Barley & Shrimp Salad Recipe

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

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 6 Cups
Calories: 2361 kcal
Course: Main Course , Salad
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. In a medium bowl, toss together the shrimp, ½ teaspoon olive oil, salt, pepper and rosemary.
  4. 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.
  5. Mix the shrimp into the barley, along with the red and yellow bell pepper.
The Dressing:
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard and dried rosemary. While whisking, gradually pour in the olive oil until combined.
  2. 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

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

% 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.