Mediterranean Barley Salad

1 cup barley

1 tsp. olive oil

1 tsp. salt

1/2 cup Kalamata olives, chopped & pitted

1/2 cucumber or zucchini, chopped

red onion, diced

2/3 cup chopped parsley

cherry tomatoes, halved

avocado, chopped

feta cheese crumbles

Optional:

blanched, fresh broccoli florets

blanched, fresh cauliflower

cilantro, chopped

garbanzo beans

Dressing: 

1 cup The Spicy Olive’s organic Persian Lime or Cilantro and Onion olive oil

1/3 cup The Spicy Olive’s Honey Ginger white balsamic vinegar

1 Tablespoon dijon mustard or Roasted Garlic and Champagne(at The Spicy Olive)

salt and pepper to taste

Bring broth to boil in a medium saucepan. Add oil, barley and salt. Cover and cook until barley is tender, 30 minutes or 10 minutes for quick barley. Drain any excess liquid and allow barley to cool. 

Whisk salad dressing ingredients together. Toss cooled barley together with vegetables. Add salad dressing and serve!