Beef, Mango & Barley Salad

 

 

Total recipe time: 1-1/2 hours
Makes 6 to 8 servings

Ingredients

1. 1 beef tri-tip roast (1-1/2 to 2 pounds)
2. 2 medium red bell peppers, cut into 1-1/2 inch pieces
3. 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
4. 1 cup uncooked quick-cooking barley
5. 1/2 teaspoon salt
6. 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
7. 1/3 cup lime juice
8. 1 teaspoon olive oil
9. 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
10. 2 medium mangoes, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
11. 1/3 cup chopped green onions
12. 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
13. 4 large Boston lettuce leaves (optional

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 425°F. Place bell peppers on metal baking sheet; spray with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
2. Press 1 teaspoon paprika evenly onto all surfaces of beef roast. Place roast on rack in shallow roasting pan. Do not add water or cover. Roast in 425°F oven 30 to 40 minutes for medium rare; 40 to 45 minutes for medium doneness. Roast bell peppers in oven with beef about 30 minutes or until tender. Set peppers aside to cool.
3. Remove roast when instant-read thermometer registers 135°F for medium rare; 150°F for medium. Transfer roast to carving board; tent loosely with aluminum foil. Let stand 15 minutes. (Temperature will continue to rise about 10°F to reach 145°F for medium rare; 160°F for medium.)
4. Meanwhile, cook barley according to package directions. Set aside to cool slightly. *To quickly cool barley and prevent it from clumping, spread on metal baking sheet.
5. Cut beef into 1/2 inch pieces; season with salt and black pepper. Whisk lime juice, oil and 1/2 teaspoon paprika in small bowl until blended. Toss with beef, barley, roasted peppers, mangoes, green onions and cilantro in large bowl. Serve in Boston lettuce leaves, if desired

 

Nutrition information per serving 309 calories; 9 g fat (3 g saturated fat; 4 g monounsaturated fat); 60 mg cholesterol; 246 mg sodium; 35 g carbohydrate; 4.3 g fiber; 26 g protein; 8.4 mg niacin; 0.8 mg vitamin B₆; 1.3 mcg vitamin B₁₂; 2.3 mg iron; 27 mcg selenium; 4.7 mg zinc.

This recipe is an excellent source of protein, niacin, vitamin B₆, vitamin B₁₂, selenium and zinc; and a good source of fiber and iron