Tomato Mushroom Barley Salad

This salad, it is simple yet satisfying. It is also a way to understand barley and how simple it shows a multitude of uses. From risotto to a casserole and everything in between. the grain expands when it absorbs any liquid such as water, chicken broth, etc. This was different but it was satisfying.
Servings: 1 yield(s)
Cook Time: 30 mins
Ingredients
  • 2 cup barley (barley needs to soak up the liquid to be done)
  • pt spinach (preferred fresh, the full bag )
  • pt grape tomato (preferred to be cut )
  • red onion (optional to use the full onion or half)
  • qt sliced mushroom (optional to purchased sliced or whole)
  • tsp minced garic (any garlic can be used)
Instructions
  1. Boil water for the barley. Once that happens let the barley cook for ten to fifteen minutes.
  2. Take it off the heat by then the barley should have absorbed the water.
  3. In another pan add oil and minced garlic. Once it gets hot add the red onions until tender
  4. Add handfuls at a time of spinach. It needs to cook down and then add more. During this process add the mushrooms and grape tomatoes
  5. Once everything has been cooked mixed together and serve.