Courgette & Pearl Barley Salad

 Courgette & Pearl Barley Salad

This recipe can also be made with spelt, but the texture of pearly barley works really well I think.

It makes enough for 4 as a side or 2-3 as a main (great on its own or add feta, or salmon, or prawns, or whatever you like). It keeps well in fridge for lunches for the week.

Ingredients

150g pearl barley
3-4 tomatoes, cored and diced
2 spring onions, sliced very finely
handful of fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
1 small red chilli, finely chopped
6 radishes, thinly sliced
2 tsp black sesame seeds or poppy seeds
1 small courgette, finely diced
juice of 1/2 lime
1 tbsp olive oil
salt/pepper

Cook pearl barley as per instructions (boil/simmer for 30 mins). Drain and rinse under cold water and drain again.

Put all ingredients in a serving bowl, or lidded container if keeping.  Mix lime juice, oil, salt and pepper and pour over and mix.