# What You Need:
→ Grains
01 - 1 cup pearl barley, rinsed
02 - 3 cups water
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Herbs & Vegetables
04 - 1/2 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
05 - 1/4 cup fresh mint, finely chopped
06 - 1/4 cup fresh dill, finely chopped
07 - 1/2 small red onion, finely diced
08 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
09 - 1 small cucumber, diced
→ Dressing
10 - 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
11 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
12 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
13 - 1 garlic clove, minced
14 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
15 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
# How to Make It:
01 - Bring water and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add rinsed barley, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25–30 minutes until tender. Drain any excess liquid and allow to cool completely.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled barley with parsley, mint, dill, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and diced cucumber.
03 - Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, remaining salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until thoroughly emulsified.
04 - Pour dressing over barley mixture and toss gently to coat evenly. Adjust seasoning to taste. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
