Roxys Barley Tabouli Salad

[roxy]

Now I know that tabouli is supposed to be made with bulgar wheat and some may bleat from the roof tops.. But all I had on hand was barley and I think it turned out well.

Roxys Barley Tabouli Salad

Salad:

1 cup barley
4 cups of water
Half a English cucumber, diced
1 tomato, diced
half a red onion, diced
Half a red pepper, diced
2 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup fresh mint, minced
1/4 cup fresh parsley, minced

Dressing:

zest from 1 lemon, minced
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup olive oil
2 cloves garlic, pureed
1 tbsp fresh cracked pepper
1 tsp salt

- Place water and barley in a pot and bring to a boil. Once water is boiling reduce heat and simmer for about 45 minutes until barley is tender. Rinse under cold water and allow to drain.
- Meanwhile, place in a mixing all of the salad ingredients and prepare the dressing.
Once the barley as drained, add to the other salad ingredients and toss with the dressing.
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