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Berry and Barley Spinach Salad
July 20, 2021
This salad is incredibly satisfying, thanks to the fiber-rich barley and berries. Enjoy this for a quick lunch or dinner.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Ingredients
2 cups cooked and cooled barley
1 tablespoon olive oil
Juice and zest of 1 lime
5 ounces fresh baby spinach
¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
1 avocado, diced
2 cups fresh or defrosted berries
Directions
1. In a large bowl, gently mix barley, olive oil, lime juice, and zest, spinach, red onion, fresh basil, salt and pepper to taste. Gently fold in avocado and berries.
2. Serve immediately or chill and serve within two hours.
Nutritional Information
Each ½-cup serving = 106 calories, 5 g fat, 1 g saturated fat, 14 mg sodium, 16 g carbohydrates, 4 g fiber, 2 g protein.
About
This recipe was provided by the Columbus Community Hospital diabetes and health education department, which offers various programs to help educate and support community members who have diabetes or are at risk of developing diabetes. The department’s services include group classes and individual appointments for inpatient and outpatient diabetes education. For more information on the diabetes and health education department, click here.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 10
Ingredients
2 cups cooked and cooled barley
1 tablespoon olive oil
Juice and zest of 1 lime
5 ounces fresh baby spinach
¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
1 avocado, diced
2 cups fresh or defrosted berries
Directions
1. In a large bowl, gently mix barley, olive oil, lime juice, and zest, spinach, red onion, fresh basil, salt and pepper to taste. Gently fold in avocado and berries.
2. Serve immediately or chill and serve within two hours.
Nutritional Information
Each ½-cup serving = 106 calories, 5 g fat, 1 g saturated fat, 14 mg sodium, 16 g carbohydrates, 4 g fiber, 2 g protein.
About
This recipe was provided by the Columbus Community Hospital diabetes and health education department, which offers various programs to help educate and support community members who have diabetes or are at risk of developing diabetes. The department’s services include group classes and individual appointments for inpatient and outpatient diabetes education. For more information on the diabetes and health education department, click here.