Mandarin Barley Salad Recipe

Nutrition Facts

  • One serving:
  • (1 cup)
  • Calories:
  • 278
  • Fat:
  • 18 g
  • Saturated Fat:
  • 2 g
  • Cholesterol:
  • 0 mg
  • Sodium:
  • 500 mg
  • Carbohydrate:
  • 26 g
  • Fiber:
  • 6 g
  • Protein:
  • 6 g


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Mandarin Barley Salad

Country Extra

Think barley is boring? You won't after you've tried this salad. I've fount it's still yummy the second day.

SERVINGS: 6-8

CATEGORY: Side Dish

METHOD: Chill

TIME: Prep: 25 min. + chilling

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup uncooked quick-cooking barley
  • 1 can (8 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onion
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
  • 1/2 cup slivered almonds

Directions:

Cook barley according to package directions; drain and cool. In a bowl, combine the barley, mushrooms, celery and onions. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, soy sauce and salt; shake well. Pour over barley mixture and stir to coat. Gently stir in oranges and almonds. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight. Yield: 6-8 servings.

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