3 c Water
1/2 c Medium Pearled Barley*
-- Quaker Scotch Brand
1 ts Instant chicken bouillon
-- granules
1/2 ts Salt (optional)
2 c Chopped cooked chicken
2 c Halved seedless grapes
-- red or green
1/2 c Chopped celery
1/4 c Chopped walnuts
3/4 c Mayonnaise or salad dressing
1 tb Milk or water
1 ts Curry powder (optional)
Bring water to a boil; stir in barley, bouillon granules, and 1/4 teaspoon
salt. Reduce heat. Cover; simmer 50 to 60 minutes or until tender,
stirring occasionally. Drain; cool. Combine cooked barley, chicken,
grapes, celery and walnuts. Combine remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt with
remaining ingredients; mix well. Pour over barley mixture, tossing
lightly. Cover; chill. Serve in cantaloupe halves or on lettuce leaves,
if desired.
Seven 1 Cup Servings
*NOTE: To substitute 2/3 cup Quaker Scotch Brand Quick Pearled Barley,
decrease water to 2 cups and cooking time to 10 to 12 minutes. Proceed as
recipe directs.
NUTRITIONAL ANALYSIS per serving:
* calories 351
* carbohydrates 21 g
* protein 15 g
* fat 23 g
* calcium 33 mg
* sodium 380 mg
* cholesterol 50 mg
* dietary fiber 3 g
Source: "Hurry, Let's Eat!"
Reprinted with permission from The Quaker Oats Company
Electronic format courtesy of Karen Mintzias
