Greek Salad Recipe with Barley

<< This is a Greek Salad Recipe with the added fibre bonus of barley that packs an extra nutritional and flavor punch to the traditional Greek Salad. Prepare this refreshing recipe and pack a portion for lunch or to munch on at home as a light snack or meal. For a pareve dish, leave out the feta cheese.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup pearl barley
• 3 cups water
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
• 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
• 1 small green or red bell pepper, chopped
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Combine olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, oregano and 1/4 teaspoon salt; pour over hot cooked barley.

Cool to room temperature. Gently stir in onions, parsley, tomatoes, bell pepper and feta cheese. Serve salad chilled or at room temperature.

Serves: 6

Source: http://www.barleyfoods.org

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