Salmon, Watercress and Barley Salad

Serves 4
Time 1 hr

Barley pairs with a simple Dijon mustard dressing and salmon to make this light yet satisfying salad. You can use spinach if watercress is not available.

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Dairy FreeDairy Free
Sugar ConsciousSugar Conscious

Ingredients

    1 cupuncooked pearled barley
    6 tablespoonsred wine vinegar, divided
    4sprigs fresh dill plus 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill, divided
    1 (6-ounce)salmon fillet
    1/4 cupDijon mustard
    1/8 teaspoonground black pepper
    2 buncheswatercress, thick stems removed
    1/2English cucumber, unpeeled, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced

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Method

In a medium pot, combine 3 cups water and barley.


Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer until barley is tender, 40 to 45 minutes.


Drain and let cool to room temperature.


Meanwhile, fill a pot or skillet deep enough to hold salmon with enough water to cover by about an inch.


Add 4 tablespoons red wine vinegar and dill sprigs.


Bring water to a simmer.


Add salmon.


Keep water at a gentle simmer and cook 10 to 12 minutes or until salmon is just opaque in center.


Allow about 10 minutes per inch thickness of salmon fillet.


Carefully remove salmon fillet from water and place in refrigerator to cool to room temperature.


Flake salmon into bite-size pieces.


In a medium bowl, make a dressing by whisking together mustard, remaining 2 tablespoons vinegar and pepper.


Lightly toss watercress with 2 tablespoons of dressing.


Toss remaining dressing with barley, cucumber and 1 tablespoon chopped dill.


To serve, place watercress on plates.


Top with barley mixture and salmon.


Garnish with remaining chopped dill.

Nutritional Info

Serving Size

Calories

280

Total Fat

4g

Saturated Fat

0.5g

Cholesterol

30mg

Sodium

200mg

Total Carbohydrate

40g

Dietary Fiber

8g

Total Sugars

1g

Protein

16g

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