MANGO BARLEY SALAD

Mango Barley Salad image

I made this fresh, colorful mango salad on the fly and it was a big hit! The bright flavor is perfect for a spring or summer picnic, served right away or chilled. -Dan Wellberg, Elk River, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1-3/4 cups water
1 cup quick-cooking barley
2 medium limes
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1 medium mango, peeled and chopped
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in barley. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until barley is tender, 10-12 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes., Finely grate enough zest from limes to measure 1 teaspoon. Cut limes crosswise in half; squeeze juice from limes. In a small bowl, whisk lime juice, lime zest, oil, mustard, honey, salt, cumin and pepper until blended., In a large bowl, combine barley, peppers, onion, mango and cilantro. Add dressing; toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 261mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges