Monday, September 28, 2015

Lemony Barley Summer Salad





Lemony Barley Summer Salad
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  • 1 cup barley
  • 2 1/2 cups water
Place barley and water into a 2 qt saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 30 minutes, checking after 15 minutes, stir and continue cooking, covered until barley is just tender. Remove from pan and cool in a 3-quart bowl.

Add:

  • 2 cups tomatoes, cubed
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups Persian cucumbers, cubed
Vinaigrette:
  • Juice from one lemon
  • Zest from one lemon
  • 1 tablespoon seasoned rice wine vinegar
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Mix vinaigrette ingredients together, pour over barley and toss until blended.
Refrigerate so flavors blend or serve at room temperature if desired.