Mediterranean Barley Salad

Tahini Yogurt Sauce

• 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt
• 1 lemon (1/2 grated lemon zest plus 2 tablespoons juice)
• 2 tbsp mint leaves minced
• 1 tbsp water
• 1 tbsp Tahini
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Barley

• 1 cup pearl barley
• 6 cups water
• 2 tsp salt
• 2 tsp mint leaves minced
• 2 tbsp olive oil

Vegetables

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 lbs small whole carrots peeled and sliced lengthwise
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 8 oz Snow peas strings removed
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp ground cardamom

Garnish

• 1/4 cup pine nuts toasted
• 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds (arils)
• Tahini Yogurt Sauce (see above)
• mint leaves