MANGO BARLEY SALAD

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I made this fresh, colorful mango salad on the fly and it was a big hit! The bright flavor is perfect for a spring or summer picnic, served right away or chilled. -Dan Wellberg, Elk River, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1-3/4 cups water
1 cup quick-cooking barley
2 medium limes
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1 medium mango, peeled and chopped
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in barley. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until barley is tender, 10-12 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes., Finely grate enough zest from limes to measure 1 teaspoon. Cut limes crosswise in half; squeeze juice from limes. In a small bowl, whisk lime juice, lime zest, oil, mustard, honey, salt, cumin and pepper until blended., In a large bowl, combine barley, peppers, onion, mango and cilantro. Add dressing; toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 261mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Kelly Chetty
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Overall, this is a great salad that I would definitely recommend!


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This salad is a great way to add some variety to your lunch or dinner routine.


Seremaia Taubale
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I love the unique flavor combination of this salad. The barley, mango, and almonds all complement each other perfectly.


Ramy Draz
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This salad is easy to make and it's a great way to use up leftover barley.


Tiisetso Maedi
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I made this salad for my family and they loved it! It's a great salad for a summer cookout or potluck.


Lara Walker
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. It's also a good source of fiber and protein.


Mr. Stranger
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I'm not a huge fan of barley, but I really enjoyed this salad. The dressing is amazing and the barley is cooked perfectly.


Ayaz Siddiqui
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the contrast between the sweet mangoes and the tangy dressing.


Tiki Matusak
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I love the combination of barley and mango in this salad. It's a unique and delicious way to enjoy both ingredients.


Bikram Cy
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover barley. I had some leftover from making barley soup, and this salad was the perfect way to use it up.


Joel Aleni
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the combination of sweet and savory flavors. I also appreciated how easy it was to make.


Danko Isaac
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I'm always looking for new and exciting salad recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill! The dressing is light and refreshing, and the combination of barley, mango, and almonds gives the salad a unique and delightful flavor.


Alie
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This mango barley salad was a hit at my last potluck! The combination of sweet mangoes, chewy barley, and crunchy almonds was a perfect balance of flavors and textures. I'll definitely be making this again.