Barley Seafood Salad With Creamy Pilled Dressing Recipe

This salad is a fresh and healthy dish that can be served as a maincourse meal. Prepared wih cooked barley tossed with vegetables and dressing of lemon juice and yogurt with sour half and half and seafood, this barley seafood salad is best served with lemon wedges and fresh parley as garnish.

Summary

Health IndexAverageServings4
CuisineCourse
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Plain yogurt1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
 Half and half1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
 Lemon juice1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs)
 Minced celery2 Tablespoon
 Green onion2 Tablespoon
 Minced dill2 Tablespoon
 Barley2 Cup (32 tbs)
 Chicken broth4 Cup (64 tbs)
 Peppers1 Cup (16 tbs), julienned
 Crookneck1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs), quartered and sliced
 Zucchini1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs), quartered and sliced
 Broccoli1 Cup (16 tbs), steamed or microwave 4 minutes
 Cauliflower1 Cup (16 tbs), steamed or microwave 4 minutes
 Canned skinless boneless salmon14 3⁄4 Ounce
 Light tuna in water/Bumble bee white1 1⁄4 Can (12.5 oz)

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 652 Calories from Fat 118

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 13 g20.4%

Saturated Fat 3.3 g16.3%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 89.2 mg29.7%

Sodium 942.9 mg39.3%

Total Carbohydrates 88 g29.2%

Dietary Fiber 21.8 g87.3%

Sugars 5.5 g

Protein 53 g106.2%

Vitamin A 29.6% Vitamin C 129.8%

Calcium 26.4% Iron 61.5%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

Bring rinsed barley to boiling point in chicken broth.
Reduce heat and simmer.
Cover and cook for 20 minutes.
Combine dressing ingredients and set aside in refrigerator.
Prepare all vegetables and toss in lg.bowl with seafood.
Combine with barley and fold in dressing.
Serve main dish salad garnished with lemon wedges and parsley sprigs.
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