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Summer Salad of Barley - think pasta

Here is a salad that should trip your trigger! If you want to bring a substantial salad (this is like a pasta salad but with a grain) to a summer party, try this one! It is full of whole grain fiber and lacks the bleached emptiness of pasta. It is also full of filling foods! 2 cups water 1/2 cup uncooked pearl barley Bring 2 cups water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add barley; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 45 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water; drain. 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon each salt & pepper 2 cups finely chopped seeded tomato 1 cup thinly sliced spinach 1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper 1/2 cup chopped seeded peeled cucumber 1/2 cup diced mozzarella cheese 1/4 cup finely chopped pepperoncini peppers 2 teaspoons dry oregano or basil Drizzle the oil over the drained barley and mix completely. Combine the juice, oregano, pepper and salt in large bowl; stir well with a whisk. Add barley, tomato, and remaining i