Barley Salad

Ingredients

• 1 cup pearl barley
• 3 cups water
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup grape tomatoes (halved )
• 1 cup diced cucumber
• 1 red bell pepper (diced)
• ¼ cup diced red onion
• ⅓ cup kalamata olives (or black olives)
• ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1 cup Greek salad dressing (or Italian dressing)
• chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)

Steps

1. 1

   Bring salted water to a boil. Add barley, reduce heat to a simmer and cover. Cook 25 minutes or until barley is tender. Drain any liquid and cool completely.

2. 2

   While barley is cooking, chop vegetables and place in a large bowl.

3. 3

   Add cooled barley and dressing. Toss well to combine.

4. 4

   Garnish with feta cheese and parsley. Chill 1 hour before serving.