Barley Salad

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 cup barley
• 3 cups water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup raw carrot, 1/4 inch dice
• 1/2 cup scallion, & green parts diced
• 1 cup hazelnuts, toasted and chopped coarsely
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dry basil
• salt & pepper

Recipe

• 1 bring water to a boil, add barley and simmer for 45 minutes, or until barley is tender. drain excess liquid and allow to cool to room temperature.
• 2 combine vinegar, lemon juice, olive oil and basil. add onions and carrots and toss to coat.
• 3 add cooled barley and toss again. add nuts just before serving.