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Name Warm Barley Salad Number of People 4 List of Ingredients 1 cup uncooked barley, quick-cooking variety 1/4 tsp. salt 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbles 1 T. capers 1 tsp. fresh dill, minced 1/4 cup scallions, minced (green parts only) 4 tsp. lowfat vinaigrette 1/4 tsp. black pepper 1 tsp. lemon zest, freshly grated Description Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a medium-size pot; stir in barley and salt.  Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until barley is tender, about 10 minutes.  (There may be some water in the pot.  If so, cover the barley and set it aside for 10 minutes for the liquid to be absorbed.  Or you can drain the barley.) Spoon cooked barley into a serving bowl; add cheese, capers, dill, scallions, vinaigrette, pepper and lemon zest.  Stir in gently but well; serve warm.  Yields about 3/4 cup per serving.` Time 10 minutes prep and 12 minutes cooking Difficulty (1-5) 1 Notes Try replacing the dill with 1/4 tsp. dried crushed oregano and the scallions with 2 T. minced chives. 4 Points per serving. Image