Barley Asparagus Chicken Salad

Name: Barley asparagus chicken salad
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 1 cup pot barley; 2 1/2 cups sodium reduced vegetable broth; 2 cloves garlic (minced); 2 tsp chopped fresh thyme; 2 tsp canola oil; 1 bunch asparagus (trimmed); 2 cups cooked chopped chicken; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Jan 5, 2015

Barley asparagus chicken salad

Seasonal grilled asparagus adds colour and texture to this unique salad. Look for pot barley in your grocery store. It needs to cook a bit longer but adds a wonderful chewiness to this salad.

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Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 30 mins

Total Time 35 mins

Servings servings

Calories 239 kcal

Ingredients

1 cup pot barley
2 1/2 cups sodium reduced vegetable broth
2 cloves garlic minced
2 tsp chopped fresh thyme
2 tsp canola oil
1 bunch asparagus trimmed
2 cups cooked chopped chicken
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

In a saucepan, bring barley, broth, garlic and thyme to boil.
Reduce heat to a simmer, cover and cook for about 30 minutes or until tender but still slightly chewy. Set aside.
Meanwhile, toss oil with asparagus and place on greased grill over medium high heat for about 8 minutes or until tender crisp.
Remove to cutting board and chop into 1 inch (2.5 cm) pieces.
Add to barley along with chicken and parsley; stir to combine.

Notes

This is a great place to use leftover roast or grilled chicken, pork or steak. For a new taste combination stir in grilled salmon instead of the chicken.