Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Barley and honey roast pumpkin salad

Boost your intake of wholegrain goodness with this delicious and nutritious barley and honey roast pumpkin salad.

Difficulty: Easy
For 6 person

Ingredients: 

  • 1 cup pearl barley
  • 700g butternut pumpkin, peeled, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 100g baby spinach
  • 120g goat's cheese, crumbled
Dressing
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar
Place barley and 4 cups cold water in a saucepan over high heat. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low. Simmer for 35 minutes or until tender and liquid almost absorbed. Drain. Rinse under cold water. Drain. Transfer to a bowl.
 Meanwhile, preheat oven to 200°C/ 180°C fan-forced. Place pumpkin on a baking tray. Add honey and oil. Season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine. Roast for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden and tender. Set aside to cool.
 Make dressing Place oil and vinegar in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Whisk to combine. Add pumpkin mixture, spinach, cheese and dressing to barley. Toss to combine. / taste.com.au

Nutrition:
Energy
1123kJ
Fat saturated
3.50g
Fat Total
10.70g
Carbohydrate sugars
-
Carbohydrate Total
35.30g
Dietary Fibre
6.00g
Protein
7.10g
Cholesterol
7.00mg
Sodium
155mg