Barley Bowl

• 1 cup hulled barley
• 3 1/2 cups water
• 1 jalapeno, seeded and minced
• 1/2 cup finely diced seeded cucumber
• 1/3 cup lightly packed finely chopped fresh basil
• 1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes
• 1/3 cup diced fresh mozzarella
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped kalamata olives
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons champagne vinegar
• 1 teaspoon high-quality balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1. In a large saucepan, bring 3 1/2 cups water to a boil. Add barley, cover and simmer 40 minutes. Remove lid and continue simmering 15 minutes longer, or until barley is soft but still chewy. Drain, rinse, and pat dry.
2. In a large bowl, combine barley, jalapeno, and next 5 ingredients.
3. Whisk together olive oil and remaining ingredients and add to barley mixture, stirring well to combine.
4. Serve immediately or chilled.

barley, water, jalapeno, seeded cucumber, fresh basil, tomatoes, mozzarella, kalamata olives, olive oil, lemon juice, champagne vinegar, balsamic vinegar, salt, freshly ground black pepper

Taken from food52.com/recipes/6904-barley-bowl (may not work)