Yield: 4 servings
| Measure | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1½ cup | Barley |
| 8 cups | Water |
| ⅓ cup | Parsley, diced |
| 2 tablespoons | Basil, crushed |
| ¼ cup | Green onions, sliced |
| ¼ cup | Lemon juice, fresh |
| ½ cup | Salad oil |
| 1 teaspoon | Soy sauce |
| 2 | Tomatoes, diced |
In a sauce pan, boil barley in water for 15 minutes; drain. Steam barley for 10 minutes more; cool. Add parsley, basil, and green onions; let sit so flavors can blend. In a small bowl beat together, lemon juice, salad oil and soy sauce; add tomatoes; toss with barley mixture. Chill.