QUINOA AND BARLEY SALAD WITH ROASTED BELL  PEPPERS AND SIMPLE RED WINE VINAIGRETTE

Simple vinaigrette:

1/4 c. red wine vinegar

3/4 c. extra virgin olive oil 

1/4 tsp. each salt and pepper 

Combine all of the ingredients in a bowl and whisk together.

The mixture will separate after it sits for a few minutes. Simply whisk it back together before using.

Barley cooking instructions:

1 c. barley uncooked  

3 c. water or any stock 

Put water and barley in sauce pot and bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer with covered pot, for 45 to 60 min. The barley is done when the liquid has been absorbed. Spread onto sheet tray to cool.

Quinoa cooking instructions:

1 c. quinoa  

2 c. water or any stock  

Put quinoa and liquid in a pot and bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer with covered pot for 17 to 22 min. The quinoa is cooked when the little ball becomes uncoiled. Spread onto sheet tray to cool.

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