this was good.

BARLEY SALAD WITH PEA PODS AND LEMON

dressing:
2 tsp lemon zest
1/4 cup lemon juice (fresh, ding dongs)
1 1/4 cup finely chopped shallots
1 clove garlic
salt and pepper to taste

combine all and whisk in 1/2 cup olive oil. set aside.

salad:
1 cup pearled barley uncooked
1/4 tsp salt
1.5 cups sugar snap peas, cut in half
1 red pepper, tiny bits
1 orange pepper (or 3-4 carrots), tiny bits
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1/4 cup chopped mint

cook the barley. let it cool. steam the pea pods. add everything to the barley and stir in the dressing. yum.