I have to admit I have only recently started cooking with barley.  Pleasantly surprised at how hearty and tasty it is.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup Barley
• 1/3 cup pine nuts
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1 cup of rocket
• 100g feta, crumbed
• 1/2 cup pitted olives
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 2 tablespoons white vinegar
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup finely sliced basil leaves
• 1/4 cup finely sliced fresh mint
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice

METHOD

1.  Place barley in a saucepan with 6 cups boiling water. Simmer for 25 minutes or until just tender.  Rinse under cold water, then drain. Set aside to cool
2. Lightly toast pine nuts in a pan until they are golden.
3. To make dressing, place olive oil, garlic, basil leaves, mint, vinegar and lemon juice in a screw-top jar and shake well.
4. Combine all ingredients together in a bowl and pour dressing over.  Top with feta & serve

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