Lemony Barley Garden Salad

• 1 cup pearl barley
• 3 cups water or 3 cups vegetable broth
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 garlic, cloves-crushed
• 1 diced red bell pepper
• 1 medium zucchini, diced
• 1 bunch asparagus
• 2 cups spinach, chopped
• 4 sliced scallions
• 4 -6 diced Campari tomatoes (or any kind on hand)
• 2 lemons, juice of
• 12 cup chopped fresh basil
• 12 cup chopped fresh parsley
• salt and pepper

1. In a medium saucepan combine water or broth and barley.
2. Simmer until all water is absorbed, approx 1 hour.
3. When the barley is almost ready heat olive oil in a large saute pan.
4. Add garlic, saute 1 minute Add bell pepper, zuccini and asparagus, saute 5 minutes or until soft.
5. Stir in spinach and cook until just wilted.
6. Add veggies to barley.
7. Stir in remaining ingredients.
8. Adjust seasoning to taste.
9. Serve warm or cold.

pearl barley, water, olive oil, garlic, red bell pepper, zucchini, asparagus, spinach, scallions, tomatoes, lemons, fresh basil, parsley, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/lemony-barley-garden-salad-383799 (may not work)