Barley- Pine Nut Salad

Categories: Salad- Salad Dressings- Slaw

Ingredients

• 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 cup chopped jarred roasted red bell peppers, drained
• 1 small cucumber, diced
• 1 Tbsp, chopped fresh dill
• 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
• 3 Tbsp. chopped lemon juice
• 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• 3/4 tsp. granulated sugar
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
• 2 Tbsp. pine nuts, toasted
• 2 Tbsp. crumbled feta cheese

Directions

1. In a 2-quart saucepan, bring the broth to a boil; stir in barley. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 10 minutes or until barley is tender. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Drain well.

2. In a large bowl, combine the drained barley, roasted bell peppers, cucumbers, dill and parsley.

3. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, sugar, salt and pepper. Drizzle over the barley mixture. Toss to coat. Sprinkle with pine nuts and cheese.

4. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

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