Barley Veggie Salad

1 C. uncooked barley

1 Zucchini

Handful of cherry tomatoes

Small can of olives

Handful of green beans

1/4 of a red onion

Handful of spinach

Juice of 1/2 lemon
1 T. Chopped parsley

2 T. olive oil

Dash of garlic powder

Dash of cumin

Salt 

Pepper

Bring the barley to a boil in 2 1/4 C. of water. Turn heat down to low and cook covered for about 45 min. 

While barley is cooking, lightly sauté chopped zucchini and chopped green beans in olive oil for a few minutes.  

In a large bowl, mix juice of 1/2 lemon, 2 T. olive oil, dashes of garlic powder, cumin, salt and pepper.  Cut the cherry tomatoes in half.  Chop up the spinach and red onion. 

When barley is done cooking, mix it into the lemon/oil mixture.  Add the rest of the ingredients and mix together.