MEDITERRANEAN BARLEY SALAD

Ingredients
MEDITERRANEAN BARLEY SALAD

1 cup barley (pearl or flakes)
2 cups chicken broth or water
1/2 cup 1/2" diced cucumbers (English or seedless may be used)
1/2 cup 1/2" diced tomatoes
1/4 cup sliced black olives


DRESSING:
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
salt & pepper to taste
pinch of sugar if lemon is too tart
1/8 to 1/4 cup olive oil

Instructions
Simmer barley in chicken broth for about 20 minutes until cooked.
Remove from heat, drain and set aside. Combine the cooked barley
with the rest of the veggies and toss with dressing (below).
Refrigerate until ready to serve


FOR DRESSING: Whisk dressing ingredients together and pour over salad then toss to combine.