Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Spinach Barley Salad

by Women's Health Magazine, April 2010

4 cups quick-cooking barley
3 Tb red-wine vinegar
1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
2 Tb olive oil
1/4 cup Gorgonzola cheese (stinky cheese!  Love it!)
6 cups baby spinach leaves, shredded
1/4 cup sliced red onion
2 Tb toasted chopped walnuts

Cook barley according to package directions.  Which together vinegar and nustand.  Whisk in oil until well blended, then whisk cheese into the mixture.

Put barley into a serving bowl.  Add remaining ingredients, plus salt and pepper to taste.  Toss gently.  Stir in vinaigrette; cover and and chill for 30 minutes to allow flavors to mix.

Makes 4 servings.  330 calories.


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