Warm Shiitake-Barley Salad

Warm Shiitake-Barley Salad
Serves 4

Ingredients:

• 1 cup barley
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 12 ounces of shiitake mushrooms
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Sliced scallions to garnish

Directions

1. In a large saucepan of boiling water, cook the barley until tender for about 30 minutes. Drain water and set aside cooked barley.
2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil. Add in the mushrooms and onion and cook over moderate heat, stirring until golden and tender for 5 - 7 minutes. 
3. Stir in lemon juice and barley and season with salt and pepper. Transfer to serving dish and garnish with scallions. Enjoy!