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
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
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Kelly Chetty
kchetty50@gmail.comOverall, this is a great salad that I would definitely recommend!
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love.g@aol.comThis salad is a great way to add some variety to your lunch or dinner routine.
Seremaia Taubale
s.t14@hotmail.comI love the unique flavor combination of this salad. The barley, mango, and almonds all complement each other perfectly.
Ramy Draz
draz-r@aol.comThis salad is easy to make and it's a great way to use up leftover barley.
Tiisetso Maedi
m34@gmail.comI made this salad for my family and they loved it! It's a great salad for a summer cookout or potluck.
Lara Walker
wl65@hotmail.frThis 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
s_m@gmail.comI'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
siddiqui-ayaz70@yahoo.comThis salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the contrast between the sweet mangoes and the tangy dressing.
Tiki Matusak
t_m50@hotmail.comI love the combination of barley and mango in this salad. It's a unique and delicious way to enjoy both ingredients.
Bikram Cy
b.cy@hotmail.comThis 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
joelaleni@yahoo.comI 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
d64@yahoo.comI'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
alie@gmail.comThis 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.