A simple whole grain salad or pilaf made with barley, tomatoes, bell peppers and feta cheese in a simple dressing. Omit the cheese to keep it vegan and dairy-free, or, replace the feta with a baked or seasoned tofu instead. If you don't have one of the ingredients on hand, such as the olive or the bell pepper, this salad will still be delicious. Many greek salad recipes call for artichoke hearts (yum), cucumbers or green onions, so feel free to add those in too; i just didn't happen to have any on hand, but that doesn't mean they don't belongI don't often toot my own horn, but this vegetarian barley salad was much, much more delicious than i had anticipated, so if you're on the fence about trying this barley recipe, please do-you won't regret it