chicken and barley salad

Serves: 4

Ingredients:
1/2 cup pearl barley, rinsed, drained
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 garlic clove, crushed
2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
4 x 150g chicken  fillets
100g mixed salad leaves
1 cucumber, diced
1 long red chili, thinly sliced
2 green onions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon wholegrain mustard
2 tablespoons pistachio kernels, toasted
1 mango, thinly sliced

Method:
cook barley to packet instructions.
meanwhile, combine paprika, garlic and half the oil in a bowl. add chicken. toss to coat. using a grill pan, cook chicken for 5 to 6 minutes on each side or until cooked through. set aside to cool. slice chicken.
place salad leaves, cucumber, chilli and onion in a large serving dish. combine vinegar, mustard and remaining oil in a small jug. season with salt and pepper. add barley and three-quarters of the dressing to salad. toss gently to combine. sprinkle with pistachios.
arrange mango and chicken on top. drizzle with the remaining dressing. serve.