Warm Acorn Squash and Barley Salad Recipe

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Warm Acorn Squash and Barley Salad
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  1. To make the glaze, bring 1/2 cup unsweetened pomegranate juice, 1/2 a cup of stock and 2 tablespoons of dark brown sugar to a boil in a small saucepan. Reduce heat and simmer until the glaze reduces in quantity by almost half and coats the back of a spoon. Set aside.
  2. Preheat the grill to medium high. Brush the squash rings lightly with olive oil and place on grill. Lower the lid and cook about 8 to 10 minutes until lightly browned. Remove squash from grill, dip it into glaze, and place it back onto the grill to caramelize. Remove the rings when they are golden brown on the edges and soft to the touch. Do not over cook!
  3. Alternately, reserve 6 rings of the squash. Peel and dice the remaining squash and roast the rings and the pieces in a 375º F oven for 20 to 30 minutes, basting with a bit of the glaze after 15 minutes, till the squash is JUST tender.
  4. For the barley, bring remaining pomegranate juice, sugar, and stock to a boil. Stir in the barley. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until barley is tender (about 40 minutes, or as stated on package directions).
  5. Peel skins from 4 rounds of squash. Dice and add to barley. (Or, add the diced roasted pieces to the barley) Toss with the orange zest and currants or cranberries, and a bit of the remaining glaze.
  6. To serve, arrange remaining squash rings onto plates, scoop warm barley salad onto rings. Garnish with toasted macadamia nuts, chives, and cracked pepper, and a drizzle of fruity olive oil, if desired.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 222.04 Kcal (930 kJ)
Calories from fat 40.16 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.46g 7%
Sodium 131.76mg 5%
Potassium 893.32mg 19%
Total Carbs 43.85g 15%
Sugars 20.76g 83%
Dietary Fiber 5.14g 21%
Protein 3.9g 8%
Vitamin C 18.1mg 30%
Iron 2.2mg 12%
Calcium 80mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 70.55 Kcal (295 kJ)
Calories from fat 12.76 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.42g 7%
Sodium 41.87mg 5%
Potassium 283.85mg 19%
Total Carbs 13.93g 15%
Sugars 6.6g 83%
Dietary Fiber 1.63g 21%
Protein 1.24g 8%
Vitamin C 5.7mg 30%
Iron 0.7mg 12%
Calcium 25.4mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 4
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • cholesterol free

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