Ingredients

  • 1 cup quick-cooking barley
  • 12 cup cut green beans
  • 12 cup coarsely chopped carrot
  • 12 cup coarsely chopped celery
  • 12 cup chopped broccoli
  • 12 cup chopped spinach
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 small tomatoes, seeded and chopped
  • 13 cup chopped yellow bell pepper
  • 13 cup chopped mushroom
  • 14 cup lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 12 teaspoons poppy seeds
  • 12 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 12 teaspoon salt-free lemon pepper
  • 12 teaspoon black pepper
  • 14 teaspoon salt

Method

  • Cook barley according to package directions, drain, and cool completely.
  • Place beans in a saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer uncovered for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender, then drain and cool completely.
  • In large bowl, combine cooled barley and beans along with remaining eight salad ingredients.
  • In small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients together; pour over salad and toss to coat.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.