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