Barley Salad With Almonds And Apricots



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Prep Time:
1 hr 25 mins

Total Time:
1 hr 25 mins

Servings:
11

Yield:
10 to 12 servings


Ingredients

  • 1 ½cupspearl barley
  • 4 ½cupswater
  • 1tablespooncanola oil
  • 1red onion, thinly sliced
  • ¾cupdried apricots, sliced
  • ½cupsliced almonds
  • 2tablespoonschopped fresh parsley
  • 1cupplain low-fat yogurt
  • 2tablespoonshoney
  • 1lemon, juiced
  • ½teaspoonground cinnamon
  • ½teaspoonground turmeric
  • ½teaspoonsalt
  • 1pinchground nutmeg

  • Directions

    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.

    Pour oil into a small skillet, and place over medium heat. Add onion, and saute until golden brown.

    In a serving dish, combine barley, onion, apricots, almonds, and parsley. Toss.

    In a small bowl, mix together yogurt, honey, lemon juice, cinnamon, turmeric, salt, and nutmeg. Pour over the barley mixture ,and toss well to combine. Serve at room temperature.



    Nutrition Facts (per serving)

    187 Calories
    4g Fat
    35g Carbs
    5g Protein

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