Lemon Mint Barley Salad

Lemon Mint Barley Salad

czwartek, 30 stycznia 2014

Lemon Mint Barley Salad

Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh mint
• 1 teaspoon grated fresh lemon rind
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 1/4 cups water
• 1 cup uncooked pearl barley
• 2 cups chopped tomatoes
• 3/4 cup chopped green onion
• 2 tablespoons capers
• 2 tablespoons chopped pitted kalamata olives
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

Directions

• 1 Combine 1/4 teaspoon salt and water in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Stir in barley; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
• 2 Remove from heat; cover and let stand 5 minutes.
• 3 Spoon barley into a large bowl; cool slightly. Add mint, tomato, green onions, capers, and olives; stir well to combine. Combine remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, 2 tablespoons lemon juice,red pepper and oil, stirring well with a whisk. Drizzle over barley mixture; toss gently to coat.