Here is my recipe for barley salad. It's a favorite at my house!
3/4 cup Medium pearled barley
4 cups of water
dash of salt
Stir barley and salt into boiling water. Cover and reduce heat and simmer 45 minutes or until tender. Remove from heat and cool completely.
8 oz cherry tomatoes, quartered
1 small cucumber, quartered
1/2 cup chopped parsley
4-6 chopped green onions
Fresh mushrooms, olives, carrots,chopped fresh green beans may also be added. Add your favorites!
Dressing
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
salt and pepper to taste
Blend well and pour over salad. Mix well and refrigerate
If you don't like parsley, replace with cilantro, dill etc. You can use as a base to go in many directions with this salad.