Italian Barley Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup barley
12 ounces prosciutto, cut into 1-inch slices
1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
3/4 cup roasted red pepper, diced
1/2 cup green onion, chopped
1/3 cup fresh basil, chopped
1/2 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese, thinly shaved
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Preparation

Cook barley or brown rice according to package directions. Transfer to a large bowl and let cool.
In a large bowl, combine prosciutto strips, tomatoes, peppers, green onions, basil, parmigiano, olive oil. lemon juice, salt and pepper. Add the cooled barley and toss to blend.