BARLEY CRUNCHY NUT SALAD

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 cup barley 
• 5-6 almonds roasted
• Salt to taste 
• Two large cucumbers cut into small pieces 
• Two large tomatoes cut into small pieces 
• 3 tspn celery, chopped 
• 2 tbsp fresh coriander leaves, chopped 
• 5-6 black peppercorns, crushed
•  2 tbsp lime juice 
• 4 large lettuce leaves

METHOD:

1. Soak barley in three cups of water for 6 hours.

2. Drain and pressure cook with 3 cups of water and salt till almost done.

3. Drain and set aside to cool.

4. In a large bowl combine barley, cucumbers, tomatoes, almonds, celery, coriander leaves, salt, crushed peppercorns and lime juice and toss well.

5. Arrange the lettuce leaves on a serving platter, transfer the tossed salad onto the lettuce bed and serve immediately.