Pearl Barley Salad

Pearl barley is a much maligned food. It's so versitile and is very tasty to boot!

Pearl Barley Salad:

Ingredients:

1 cup (400g) pearl barley
500g asparagus, trimmed, cut into 4cm lengths
500g cherry tomatoes, halved
2 lebanese cucumbers (260g), sliced thinly
4 cups (180g) finely shredded iceberg lettuce
2/3 cup coarsley chopped fresh basil
2/3 cup (160g) lemon juice

Method:

1. Cook barley in a small saucepan of boiling water, uncovered, about 25 mins or until tender; drain. Cool 5 mins.

2. Meanwhile, steam asparagus until just tender.

3. Place barley and asparagus in a medium bowl with remaining ingredients; toss gently to combine.

Serves: 4

Rating: 4