TUNA BARLEY GARDEN SALAD
WITH HERBED LEMON DRESSING

1 cup pearl barley
3 cups chicken broth
1 cup broccoli florets
1 cup cauliflower florets
1/2 cup green bell pepper strips
1/2 cup red bell pepper strips
1 cup sliced zucchini
2 cans (6 1/2 ounces each) tuna packed in water, drained
FOR THE HERBED LEMON DRESSING:
1/2 cup low-fat mayonnaise
1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt
2 tablespoons finely chopped celery
2 tablespoons finely chopped green onion
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Salt and ground black pepper, to taste

Combine barley and chicken broth in saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook 45 minutes or until barley is tender and liquid is absorbed. Cool.

In the meantime, steam or microwave broccoli and cauliflower florets about 2 minutes or until partially cooked. Cool.

Combine broccoli and cauliflower with cooked barley, peppers, zucchini and tuna.

Combine ingredients for Herbed Lemon Dressing; fold into barley mixture and toss gently.

Makes 6 servings
Source: Barley Foods Council