Veggie Barley Salad With Orange Honey Vinaigrette Recipe

Ingredients

1 cup pearl barley

1 med. tomato, chopped

2 med. carrots, shredded

1 med. bell pepper (red, orange, yellow), chopped

2 cups chopped fresh spinach

1 small cucumber (peeled) - my addition

3 Tbsp. OJ

3 Tbsp. Olive or grape-see oil (I use less)

2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar

1 tsp. honey

Salt and Pepper

Preparation

Best served cold. Can make barley head and refrigerate.

Boil large pot of water. Add barley and cook, uncovered, until tender, approx. 40 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl. Add tomato, carrots, bell pepper, spinach. Stir.

Wisk together the OJ, oil, vinegar, honey. Pour over salad and mix thoroughly.

Refrigerate until cold.

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