Barley Shrimp Mango Salad

Serves 4
  • 1 cup cooked Barley

To cook barley, bring 6 cups of water to a boil and then add the barley. Reduce the heat to a medium simmer and cook until the barley is tender, about 30 minutes or so. Drain, rinse in cold water and set aside.

  • 2 cups cooked shrimp, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 stalks celery, sliced
  • ½ of a red bell pepper, cored, seeded, diced small
  • 1 mango, peeled, pitted, and diced
  • 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro

For the dressing, whisk together:

  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 2 Tb Dijon mustard
  • 1 Tb honey
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes

Toss the salad ingredients together with the dressing and serve.