Barley Fruit Salad - Super Healthy Kids

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Barley Fruit Salad

Course Salad

Cuisine American

Keyword Barley Fruit Salad

Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings 3/4 cups barley

Calories 476kcal

Ingredients

1 cup barley, pearled, dry
1 medium kiwi
3/4 cup blueberries
3/4 cup raspberries
3/4 cup strawberries
1/2 cup feta cheese crumbles
1/2 cup pecans, chopped
4 cup spinach

Dressing

3 tablespoon olive oil
1 clove garlic
1/4 teaspoon mustard, ground
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, ground
1 medium lemon
1 medium lime

Instructions

Cook barley according to package directions to yield 3 cups cooked. Chop kiwi, rinse blueberries and raspberries, and slice strawberries.
Combine and chill first 7 ingredients (through pecans) for 1 hour.
For the dressing: In a sealable container, combine olive oil, crushed garlic, ground mustard, salt, pepper, and 1-2 teaspoons each of lemon and lime juices (to desired taste). Refrigerate until ready to eat.
To serve: Mix dressing together with chilled salad mixture. Place barley salad on a bed of fresh baby spinach in each serving dish.

Nutrition

Calories: 476kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 350mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 9g