POINTS® Value |  2
Servings | 6
Preparation Time | 15 min
Cooking Time | 20 min
Level of Difficulty | Easy

Try this salad, rich in grains and vegetables, as a side dish or a starter. Feel free to add in any vegetables you have on hand.


1/2 cup uncooked barley
2 cup water
1/2 pound mushroom(s), white, sliced
15 1/2 oz canned yellow corn
4 medium scallion(s), sliced
2 1/2 tsp lemon zest, finely grated (zested)
2 1/2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 cup cherry tomato(es), halved
1 tsp olive oil
1 1/2 tsp table salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions


1. In a medium pan, bring barley and water to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to simmer and cook until tender, about 20 minutes; drain and rinse.
2. Combine barley with remaining ingredients. Yields about 1 cup per serving.