Chicken & barley salad
Chewy barley makes a satisfying base for a simple chicken salad. This is a nice one to make while you tidy the kitchen.
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Ingredient score for one serving · lower is gentler
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Amounts for 2 servings
- 100 g pearl barley
- 200 g chicken breast
- ½ cucumber
- 150 g tomatoes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ lemon
Let's make it
- Simmer barley in plenty of water for 25–30 minutes and drain.
- Poach chicken in gently simmering water for 15–18 minutes, until cooked through.
- Chop cucumber and tomatoes, and slice the chicken.
- Toss everything with olive oil and lemon juice.
Why it's gentle in Renya
Barley and vegetables take points off; plain chicken is neutral. This describes the ingredient score, not a health effect.
Start at 4, add the ingredient contributions below, then round and keep the result between 1 and 10. Portions here describe one serving.
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