Servings: 4

1 cup dry barley 1 cup dry barley
3 cups water 3 cups water
1/4 cup dried cranberries ¼ cup dried cranberries
1 cup fresh blueberries 1 cup fresh blueberries
1 cup sweet snap peas, chopped 1 cup sweet snap peas, chopped
2 cups apples or other fresh fruit/veg. chopped 2 cups apples or other fresh fruit/veg. chopped
1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped ½ cup red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup green onions, sliced thin ½ cup green onions, sliced thin
(substitute veg/fruit as desired - corn, etc.) (substitute veg/fruit as desired - corn, etc.)
 
4 oz. goat cheese or feta cheese 4 oz. goat cheese or feta cheese
1 Tablespoon red wine vinegar 1 Tablespoon red wine vinegar
3 Tablespoons olive oil 3 Tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup lemon or lime juice ¼ cup lemon or lime juice

Place barley and water in 2 to 3 quart saucepan.
Bring to a boil, then turn to low. Cook covered for 45 minutes.
Rinse cooked barley briefly in cold water. Drain.
Add remaining ingredients and toss well.