Ingredients:
Salad
• 1 cup boiled pearl barley
• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 cup walnuts, toasted and roughly chopped
• 1 small red onion, finely chopped
• 1 cucumber, diced
Salad Dressing
• 4 tablespoons cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons cup green olives, pitted and finely chopped
• 1 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
• 1/2 clove garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano (or 1 teaspoon fresh oregano, chopped)
• 1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar (or white wine vinegar)
• 1/4 teaspoon honey Optional
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1-2 tablespoons water (optional, to thin the dressing)