Mediterranean Barley Salad

Ingredients

barley uncooked

1.2 cup

chickpeas drained and rinsed

1.2 can

cherry tomatoes quartered

1.2 cup

cucumber diced

1.2 cup

red bell pepper diced

1 medium

red onion diced

5/8 cup

kalamata olives pitted and chopped

5/8 cup

sun-dried tomatoes chopped

1/3 cup

parsley finely chopped

1/3 cup

dill finely chopped

2 3/8 tbsp

olive oil

3 5/8 tbsp

lemon juice

2 3/8 tbsp

red wine vinegar

1.2 tbsp

garlic grated or crushed

2 cloves

Dijon mustard

1.2 tsp

salt

to taste

pepper

to taste

Method

1. 01Cook barley according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cool water to cool.
2. 02Combine chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, kalamata olives, sun-dried tomatoes, parsley, and dill in a large bowl.
3. 03Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, garlic, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until combined.
4. 04Add cooled barley and dressing to the vegetable bowl and mix well.