Barley Salad With Almonds And Apricots

Vegetarian
Health score
5%
Barley Salad With Almonds And Apricots
85 min.
12
169kcal

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Looking for a delicious and healthy vegetarian option that can serve as a side dish, antipasti, starter, snack, or even a light meal? Look no further! This Barley Salad with Almonds and Apricots is the perfect recipe for you. Not only is it vegetarian-friendly, but it's also ready in just 85 minutes and can feed up to 12 people. Each serving contains only 169 calories, making it a great choice for those watching their waistline.

This delightful barley salad is packed with nutritious ingredients such as sliced almonds, dried apricots, fresh parsley, and thinly sliced red onion. The combination of ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and ground turmeric adds a warm and aromatic flavor, while the honey and lemon juice provide a tangy sweetness that perfectly complements the dish. To make this recipe, you'll need a bowl, frying pan, saucepan, and sieve, ensuring it's an easy and straightforward dish to whip up in your own kitchen.

With a caloric breakdown of 10.84% protein, 19.27% fat, and 69.89% carbs, this barley salad is a well-rounded meal that will satisfy your taste buds and nourish your body. So why not give it a try and enjoy a delicious and healthy meal that's sure to impress your friends and family?

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup almonds sliced
  • tablespoon canola oil 
  • 0.8 cup apricot dried sliced
  • tablespoons parsley fresh chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • pinch nutmeg 
  • 0.5 teaspoon turmeric 
  • tablespoons honey 
  •  juice of lemon juiced
  • cup yogurt plain low-fat
  • 1.5 cups quick-cooking barley 
  •  onion red thinly sliced
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 4.5 cups water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • sieve

Directions

  1. Rinse barley in a fine sieve. Bring water to a boil in a heavy saucepan. Stir in the barley, and return to a boil. Cover, and reduce heat. Simmer until water is absorbed, about 45 to 50 minutes. Cool to room temperature.
  2. Pour oil into a small skillet, and place over medium heat.
  3. Add onion, and saute until golden brown.
  4. In a serving dish, combine barley, onion, apricots, almonds, and parsley. Toss.
  5. In a small bowl, mix together yogurt, honey, lemon juice, cinnamon, turmeric, salt, and nutmeg.
  6. Pour over the barley mixture ,and toss well to combine.
  7. Serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Calories169kcal
Protein10.84%
Fat19.27%
Carbs69.89%

Properties

Glycemic Index
19.56
Glycemic Load
3.25
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
7.999999984451%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.09mg
Catechin
0.05mg
Epigallocatechin
0.1mg
Epicatechin
0.02mg
Eriodictyol
0.13mg
Hesperetin
0.36mg
Naringenin
0.05mg
Apigenin
1.44mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
0.56mg
Kaempferol
0.08mg
Myricetin
0.1mg
Quercetin
1.89mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:168.99kcal
8.45%
Fat:3.79g
5.83%
Saturated Fat:0.53g
3.3%
Carbohydrates:30.9g
10.3%
Net Carbohydrates:25.66g
9.33%
Sugar:9.5g
10.56%
Cholesterol:1.23mg
0.41%
Sodium:119.68mg
5.2%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.79g
9.58%
Manganese:0.48mg
23.89%
Fiber:5.24g
20.98%
Selenium:10.52µg
15.03%
Vitamin K:12.68µg
12.08%
Phosphorus:112.7mg
11.27%
Vitamin E:1.56mg
10.42%
Copper:0.2mg
9.86%
Magnesium:38.89mg
9.72%
Vitamin B3:1.56mg
7.78%
Potassium:264.37mg
7.55%
Vitamin B2:0.13mg
7.47%
Vitamin A:365.6IU
7.31%
Calcium:66.64mg
6.66%
Iron:1.12mg
6.23%
Zinc:0.91mg
6.09%
Vitamin B6:0.11mg
5.36%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.78%
Folate:13.92µg
3.48%
Vitamin C:2.82mg
3.42%
Vitamin B5:0.27mg
2.71%
Vitamin B12:0.11µg
1.91%
Source:Allrecipes