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Whole grains aren't just for warm, savory dishes! Chewy barley lends tasty texture, fiber, vitamins and minerals to this refreshing salad. Use with fresh berries in the summer or frozen berries all year round.
2 cups cooked and cooled barley
1 tablespoon olive oil
Juice and zest of 1 lime
5 ounces (4 cups) fresh baby spinach
¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
1 avocado, diced
2 cups fresh or defrosted berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries or blackberries)
Salt and pepper, to taste (optional)
Before you begin: Wash your hands.
Serving size: ½ cup
Serves 10
Calories: 106; Total fat: 5g; Saturated fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 14mg; Carbohydrates: 16g; Fiber: 4g; Sugars: 4g; Protein: 2g; Potassium: 243mg; Phosphorus: 40mg
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