Chicken and Summer Fruit Salad Recipe

Name: Chicken and Summer Fruit Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups pearl barley; 8 cups water; 2 ½ tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice; 1 ½ teaspoons grated gingerroot; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; sea salt, to taste; ground pepper, to taste; 2 ripe nectarines, halved and pitted; 2 ripe peaches, halved and pitted; 2 cups cubed cooked chicken breasts; ⅓ cup thinly julienned red onion; ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Servings: persons

1 ½ cups pearl barley
8 cups water
2 ½ tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
1 ½ teaspoons grated gingerroot
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
sea salt, to taste
ground pepper, to taste
2 ripe nectarines, halved and pitted
2 ripe peaches, halved and pitted
2 cups cubed cooked chicken breasts
⅓ cup thinly julienned red onion
¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped

1
Cook pearl barley in water for about 40 minutes.
2
Drain and transfer to a large bowl to cool to room temperature.
3
In a small bowl, whisk together two tablespoons of the oil, lemon and orange juices, ginger and Dijon mustard.
4
Season to taste with salt and pepper, then toss into the barley salad.
5
Stir well.
6
Heat the grill, or grill pan over medium high heat.
7
Evenly brush the remaining oil over the fruit.
8
Cook for three minutes on each side or until slightly softened and well marked.
9
Let it cool.
10
Cut the fruit into cubes.
11
Add the fruit, chicken, onion and cilantro to the barley, toss gently.

300

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ½ cups pearl barley, 8 cups water, 2 ½ tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Chicken and Summer Fruit Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken and Summer Fruit Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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