Sugar Snap Pea and Barley Salad Recipe

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You get two sides in one with this dish — whole-grain barley along with crisp matchsticks of vitamin- and fiber-rich snap peas. Serve with roasted or grilled salmon or chicken.

Ingredients:
2 cups water
1 cup quick-cooking barley
8 ounces sugar snap peas, trimmed and sliced into matchsticks
1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Instructions:

1. Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add barley and cook, covered, for 10 to 12 minutes, or according to package directions. Remove from the heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
2. Rinse the barley under cool water and transfer to a large bowl. Add snap peas, parsley, onion, oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper and toss to combine.

Yield: 6 servings, about 2/3 cup each
Degree of Difficulty: Easy
Technique: Quick
Total Time: 30 minutes
Prep Time: 30 minutes

Nutrition:

Per serving: 152 calories; 5 g fat (1 g saturated fat, 4 g mono unsaturated fat); 0 mg cholesterol; 23 g carbohydrates; 4 g protein; 4 g fiber; 301 mg sodium; 108 mg potassium
Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C (25% daily value), Vitamin A (15% dv)
Carbohydrate Servings: 1
Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat
Special Health Considerations: Low Sodium, Low Calorie, Low Sat Fat, Low Cholesterol, Heart Healthy, Diabetes Appropriate, High Fiber, Healthy Weight

See Also:

Healthy Recipes Collections
Healthy Whole Grains Recipes
Quick and Healthy Side Dishes 

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