Fresh Barley Salad

Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• 1 cup pot barley, uncooked
• 2 cups water
• 1 cup vegetables
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 2 tablespoons wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon yogurt
• 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon agave nectar
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• salt and pepper
• any of your favorite vegetables (i used red bell pepper, sauteed zucchini, sauteed mushroom, cucumber, peas, red onion and tomato)
• parmesan cheese
• chopped mint
• olive

Recipe

• 1 cook rinsed barley in water, stock, and dried herbs for 30-40 minutes or until water is absorbed. if barley is too chewy add more water and cook longer, however barley shouldn't be mushy.
• 2 meanwhile chop and/or saute and vegetables you want to use in your salad.
• 3 mix together vinegar, yogurt, mustard, agave, powders, and olive oil to form a dressing. add more or less vinegar and olive oil to reach a desired consistency.
• 4 when barley is cooked combine with veggies and top with dressing. salt and pepper to taste.
• 5 serve garnished with parmasan, mint, and/or olives.