Ham and Barley Salad

Serves 4 to 6
Time 20 min
Ham and Barley Salad

This light entrée salad pairs smoked ham with crisp cabbage, savory green onions and sweet carrots in a salad base of whole grain barley. Mustard and shallots add depth and spice to the fresh vinaigrette dressing.

Special Diets:

Dairy FreeDairy Free
Sugar ConsciousSugar Conscious

Ingredients

    2 tablespoonswhole grain mustard
    2 tablespoonsfinely chopped shallots
    2 tablespoonsred wine vinegar
    6 tablespoonscanola oil
    brown sugar (or a bit of honey), pinch of
    salt and pepper, pinch of
    1 1/2 cupsquick-cooking barley
    3 cupsgreen cabbage, thinly sliced
    4green onions, sliced
    2carrots, shredded
    12 ouncesham, cut into short, thin strips (about 2 1/2 cups)

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Method

To prepare the vinaigrette, place mustard, shallots, vinegar, oil, brown sugar, salt and pepper in a bowl and whisk together until blended and slightly thickened. Set aside.


Bring 3 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan.


Stir in quick-cooking barley, reduce heat and cover.


Simmer for 10 to 12 minutes or until water is absorbed, then remove from heat and let rest for a few minutes.


While barley is cooking, combine cabbage, onions, carrots and ham in large bowl and toss lightly to combine.


Once barley is cooked, spoon over salad and toss again.


Add vinaigrette and toss once more.


Serve immediately while warm or chill to enjoy later.

Nutritional Info

Serving Size

Calories

410

Total Fat

18g

Saturated Fat

2g

Cholesterol

25mg

Sodium

960mg

Total Carbohydrate

47g

Dietary Fiber

8g

Total Sugars

3g

Protein

17g

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