Coumadin® (Warfarin)
This recipe is safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.
Lactose
This recipe is safe for those who are lactose intolerant.
Sodium
This is a low sodium recipe.
GERD / Acid Reflux
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Gluten Sensitivity
This recipe is NOT safe for those who are sensitive to gluten.
"The star of oil and vinegar and the oil and vinegar of the stars."
-Paul Newman, Actor
This is a super simple but very elegant salad. It takes almost nothing to make, is delicious and really great for you.
I don't use fresh peppers for this one. The roasted red peppers that have been packed in water work fantastic and I have a jar of them in the pantry or fridge all the time.
Servings: 2 | Serving size: about 2 cups
Cooking Time: 30 Minutes
This recipe can be multiplied by 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8.
This recipe does not make very good leftovers.
3 quarts | water |
2/3 cup | pearled barley |
1/2 ounce | pinenuts |
1 tsp | olive oil |
8 ounces | bay scallops (rinsed and patted dry) |
1 Tbsp | olive oil |
1/4 tsp | salt |
fresh ground black pepper (to taste) | |
1/2 | roasted red pepper (diced) |
2 small | tomatoes (seeded and julienned) |
1 large | rib celery (diced) |
1 small | shallot (minced) |
2 Tbsp | rice vinegar |
10 large | leaves fresh basil (chiffonade) |
Place the water in a medium sauce pan over high heat. When the water boils add the pearled barley. Reduce the heat until the water is at a slow boil. Stir occasionally.
While the barley is cooking place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pinenuts and cook, stirring frequently, until they begin to brown. When they are lightly browned remove them from the heat.
Add the 1 teaspoon olive oil to the skillet and when hot add the scallops. Cook, stirring frequently, for no more than about 6 minutes. Remove from the heat to a paper towel.
When the barley is done (about 20 - 25 minutes) drain and rinse with cold water. Shake the strainer well to remove as much water as possible. Place the cooked barley in a medium mixing bowl with the pinenuts, scallops, 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, pepper, red pepper, tomatoes, celery, shallot, rice vinegar and fresh basil.
Fold the ingredients together gently. Chill well.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: about 2 cups
Servings: 2
Amount Per Serving
Calories 498 | Calories from Fat 136 |
% Daily Value |
Total Fat 16g | 24% |
Saturated Fat 2g | 9% |
Monounsaturated Fat 8g | |
Trans Fat 0g | |
Cholesterol 37mg | 12% |
Sodium 509mg | 21% |
Total Carbohydrates 63g | 21% |
Dietary Fiber 12g | 50% |
Sugars 4g | |
Protein 28g |
Vitamin A 35% | Vitamin C 72% |
Calcium 8% | Iron 17% |
Vitamin K 37 mcg | Potassium 934 mg |
Magnesium 152 mg |