Easy Greek Barley Salad

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup barley

3 cups water

pinch salt

¼ cup olive oil

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

½ teaspoon oregano

¼ cup finely chopped onion

¼ cup finely chopped parsley

2 medium tomatoes, chopped

1 small green or red bell pepper

½ cup feta cheese

** You may also choose to add garbanzo beans or chicken to this salad for some delicious added protein!

Cook barley in 3 cups water with salt for 45 –

55 minutes or until tender. Pour off any

unabsorbed water. Place barley in large

strainer and run under cool water until barley

reaches room temperature. Combine

remaining ingredients and mix with barley.

Serve at room temperature or chilled if desired.

Yield: 6 servings

Adapted from National Barley Foods Council