Spring Barley Salad

Name: Spring Barley Salad
Ingredients: 1 cup pearl barley, rinsed, drained; 1 env. GOOD SEASONS Mild Italian Dressing Mix; grated peel and juice from 1 lemon, divided Safeway 4 ct For $5.00 thru 02/09; 2 Tbsp. HEINZ Distilled White Vinegar; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 lb. fresh asparagus spears, cooked until crisp-tender; 1 cup frozen peas, cooked

7 ingredients

11 steps

Ingredients

1 cup pearl barley, rinsed, drained
1 env. GOOD SEASONS Mild Italian Dressing Mix
grated peel and juice from 1 lemon, divided Safeway 4 ct For $5.00 thru 02/09
2 Tbsp. HEINZ Distilled White Vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
1 lb. fresh asparagus spears, cooked until crisp-tender
1 cup frozen peas, cooked

Directions

1

Bring 1-1/2 qt.
2

(6 cups) salted water to boil in large saucepan on medium-high heat.
3

Add barley; return water to boil.
4

Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 45 min.
5

or until barley is tender.
6

Drain; cool.
7

Cover and refrigerate up to 4 days.
8

Beat dressing mix, lemon juice, vinegar and oil in large bowl with wire whisk until well blended.
9

Add barley; toss to coat.
10

Cut asparagus into 1-inch lengths.
11

Add to barley mixture along with the peas and lemon peel; mix lightly.