Healthy Recipes - Barley Salad

This recipe contains a variety of fruits and vegetables, which may help protect you against many chronic diseases.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup dry barley 

• 3 cups water 

• 1/4 cup raisins or other dried fruit 

• 1 cup frozen peas or other vegetables (fresh, frozen or canned)  

• 2 cups lettuce, washed and chopped 

• 1 15-ounce can mandarin oranges, drained 

• 1/2 cup green onions, sliced thin (can use any onions) 

• 1 tablespoon vinegar (rice vinegar or any others) 

• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil

Directions:

• Place barley and water in a medium saucepan. Bring to boil, then turn to low. Cook (with lid on) for 45 minutes.

• Rinse cooked barley briefly in cold water. Drain. 

• Add remaining ingredients. Toss well. 

• Season with salt and pepper. 

• Refrigerate leftovers within 2-3 hours.

Bright Ideas: Try substituting different fruits and vegetables in this recipe.