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Check out this fun twist on a traditional chicken salad.

IngredientsA blue plate full of summer chicken salad on a wooden table.

  • 1 cup medium barley
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen corn
  • 1 diced red bell pepper
  • 1 diced green pepper
  • 2 cups cooked chopped chicken breast
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onions
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/3 cup lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Directions

  1. Cook barley as directed on package and drain if necessary.
  2. If using fresh corn, cut from cob and blanch 3 minutes. For frozen corn, thaw and drain well.
  3. Combine cooked barley, corn, peppers, chicken and green onions in large bowl and toss.
  4. Combine remaining ingredients in small bowl and whisk to combine. Pour dressing over salad and toss gently.
  5. Chill in refrigerator 2 hours before serving.
 
Nutrition Facts  
Serving Size:1/6 of recipe 
Servings per recipe:6 
   
Amount Per Serving  
Calories 321 Calories from fat 45
   
  % Daily Value
Total Fat11g17%
Saturated Fat2g8%
Cholesterol37mg12%
Sodium137mg6%
Carbohydrate38g13%
Dietary Fiber7g27%
Protein21g41%
   
Vitamin A: 28%
Vitamin C 109%
Folacin 10%
Calcium 3%
Iron 12%
Potassium 15%