Chicken And Barley Salad

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup pearl barley, rinsed, drained
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 4 x 150g chicken fillets
• 100g mixed salad leaves
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 1 long red chili, thinly sliced
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon wholegrain mustard
• 2 tablespoons pistachio kernels, toasted
• 1 mango, thinly sliced

Preparation

1. cook barley to packet instructions.
2. meanwhile, combine paprika, garlic and half the oil in a bowl. add chicken. toss to coat. using a grill pan, cook chicken for 5 to 6 minutes on each side or until cooked through. set aside to cool. slice chicken.
3. place salad leaves, cucumber, chilli and onion in a large serving dish. combine vinegar, mustard and remaining oil in a small jug. season with salt and pepper. add barley and three-quarters of the dressing to salad. toss gently to combine. sprinkle with pistachios.
4. arrange mango and chicken on top. drizzle with the remaining dressing. serve.