Romaine Salad with Strawberries, Mangoes, and Barley

This recipe is for an excellent salad that presents beautifully and will make your taste buds happy!

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 442 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
• ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 (3 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
• ½ cup diced mango
• 1 clove garlic, pressed
• 1 teaspoon light brown sugar
• ¼ cup chopped toasted pecans
• 1 head romaine lettuce, cut into 1-inch pieces
• ½ pint fresh strawberries, sliced
• ½ cup julienne-cut jicama
• 1 cup cooked barley
• 1 ½ celery ribs, sliced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Whisk balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, brown sugar, garlic, salt, and pepper together in a bowl until mixed. Stream olive oil into the vinegar mixture, whisking until smoothly incorporated.

Step 2

Pile romaine in a mound on a large platter. Arrange strawberries, mango, and jicama atop the lettuce. Combine barley, celery, and pecans in a bowl; sprinkle over the salad. Serve with the vinaigrette.