2.5 c water
3/4 c uncooked pearl barley
1.5 grated lemon rind
3 T lemon juice
2 T evoo
1/2 t Dijon
1 small fennel bulb, thinly sliced (1 c)
1/2 fresh parsley
1/4 c finely chopped red onion
3/4 t Kosher salt
1/2 t pepper
8 pitted Kalamata olives, halved
1 (15 oz) can cannellini beans, rinsed & drained
1/3 c chopped walnuts, toasted
Bring water & barley to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer 25 minutes, until liquid is absorbed and barley is tender. Cool.
Combine lemon rind, juice & evoo with a whisk. Toss in barley, fennel, and the next 6 ingredients and mix gently. Cover & refrigerate 30 minutes. Garnish with walnuts just before serving.
(Cook's note: For a one course main salad, add shredded, cooked rotisserie chicken.)
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