Barley and Spinach Salad
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Recipe type: Salad
Cuisine: American, Californian
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Serves: 1
 
Ingredients
  • ½ cup quick-cooked barley (available at Trader Joes)
  • 2 cups thinly sliced spinach
  • ⅓ roma tomato, chopped
  • ¼ cup English cucumber, chopped
  • 1 bunch of cilantro, chopped (optional)
  • 1½ tablespoon sliced raw almonds
  • 1 teaspoon chia seeds, optional
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • For dressing: dash of herb-flavored olive oil and balsamic vinegar
Instructions
  1. Cook quick-cooking barley in water. Season with chicken stock or salt (optional). Barley cooks in about 10 to 12 minutes.
  2. Toss vegetables, barley, almonds, chia seeds in a large bowl.
  3. Drizzle with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper. Toss and enjoy.
Recipe by Bebe Love Okazu at https://bebeloveokazu.com/2014/05/14/barley-and-spinach-salad/