Barley Salad

Ingredients

• 1 cup barley
• 3 cups water
• 1 teaspoon vegetable stock base (You can find this by the chicken bullion)
• 1 small onion
• 2 medium tomatoes
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 3 tablespoons minced fresh basil
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon minced oregano

Optional

• 2 tablespoons grated pecorino cheese (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Put barley, water, and vegetable base in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Cook covered on low heat for 45 minutes to an hour. The water should be absorbed into the barley.

2. 2

   Mince onion. Dice tomatoes. Place in mixing bowl.

3. 3

   Combine cooked barley and remaining ingredients in the mixing bowl with the onion and tomatoes.

4. 4

   Stir and serve!