Herbed Barley Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

Salad
3 cups water
3 garlic cloves
1 cup pearl barley
6 green onions, chopped (optional)
1/2 cup chopped radish
1/2 red pepper, chopped
1/2 yellow pepper, chopped
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
Dressing
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil

Preparation

Combine water, garlic and barley in a large pot.
Bring to boil and then reduce heat, cover and simmer for 40 minutes or until barley is tender.
Drain excess water.
To make dressing, combine mustard, garlic and vinegar.
Whisk together, then slowly whisk in olive oil.
Season with salt and pepper if desired.
Combine half of dressing with warm barley.
Stir in vegetables and herbs.
Toss with remaining dressing.
Season to taste.