Sweet Citrus Barley Salad

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked barley
• ½ cup fennel, thinly sliced
• 2 cups Brussels sprouts, shredded
• 1 navel orange, skin grated, peeled, sectioned, and cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced
• ½ cup chopped pecans
• ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 1 cup fresh parsley, stems removed and finely chopped

Dressing

• 1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 Tablespoon orange juice
• 2 Tablespoons orange peel

Seasoned cook: Once you understand the portions of the main ingredients, then any grain, green, fruit, nut or cheese can be substituted. To make sure the grain keeps its shape, use a quarter cup less water than the packaged recipe calls for when preparing.

Method

• Combine salad ingredients in a large serving bowl and toss lightly.
• Combine dressing ingredients in a small jar with lid and shake well.
• Pour over salad, toss, and serve.

Per serving: 370 calories, 9g protein, 41g carbohydrate (10g fiber), 20g fat (4g sat, 16g mono/poly), 175mg sodium