RECIPES
Summer citrus salad
This refreshing salad is delicious and healthy . Why not enjoy it with friends on your patio or in the park ?
INGREDIENTS ( Yields 2 servings )
1 / 4 cup pearl barley 1 pomegranate 4 cups arugula or spring mix 1 cup cooked chicken breast , roughly diced 1 orange , peeled and cut into thin slices 1 tablespoon crushed toasted almonds
For the dressing 1 / 3 cup vegetable oil 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 3 tablespoons orange juice 1 small clove garlic , finely chopped 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon orange zest 1 teaspoon maple syrup
Salt and pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS
1 . In a small saucepan , simmer the barley for 25 minutes or until tender . Drain and set aside to let cool . 2 . Cut open the pomegranate and remove the seeds . Watch an online tutorial if necessary . Set aside . 3 . whisk together the ingredients for the dressing in a small bowl . Season to taste and set aside . 4 . In a large dish or salad bowl , gently toss the lettuce , chicken , orange slices , barley and pomegranate seeds . 5 . Add the dressing and serve in salad bowls . Garnish with crushed almonds .
If you don ’ t eat meat , replace the chicken with another plant protein of your choice !
28 TiftonScene | JULY 2024