Ingredients

  • 1 cup barley
  • 1 cup green lentil
  • 5 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
  • 1 large red onion, chopped
  • 2 cups diced celery (4 stalks)
  • 3/4 cup fresh parsley, minced
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/3 cup lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Method

  • Bring the barley and 2 1/2 cups water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce the heat and simmer, partially covered, until the water is absorbed ant the barley is tender, about 45 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring the lentils and 2 cups water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce the heat and simmer, partially covered until the water is absorbed and the lentils are tender, about 20-30 minutes.
  • Transver the barley and lentils to a medium bowl and stir in the garlic.
  • When the barley and lentils have cooled, strin in the onion, celery and parsley.
  • Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, mustard and salt. Stir the dressing into the salad and serve at room temperature.