Categories: Salads

Ingredients

• 1 cup barley
• 2 1/2 cups water
• 7 sun-dried tomatoes
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• ****DRESSING****
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 cup finely chopped basil
• 1 (4 ounce) can chopped black olives
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

1. Bring barley and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the barley is tender, but still slightly firm in the center, about 30 minutes. Drain and cool to room temperature in a bowl.

2. Puree the sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and balsamic vinegar in a blender until smooth. Pour over the barley. Fold in the cilantro, olives, and remaining olive oil until blended. Cover, and refrigerate until cold. Stir before serving.

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