Ingredients

• 1/2 cups pearl barley
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 red onion, thinly sliced
• 3/4 cup dried apricots, sliced
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 cup plain low-fat yogurt
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Preparation

1. MethodRinse barley in a fine sieve.
2. Bring water to a boil in a heavy saucepan.
3. Stir in the barley, and return to a boil. Cover, and reduce heat. Simmer until water is absorbed, about 45 to 50 minutes.
4. Cool to room temperature.
5. Pour oil into a small skillet, and place over medium heat.
6. Add onion, and sauttee until golden brown.
7. In a serving dish, combine barley, onion, apricots, almonds, and parsley.
8. Toss.In a small bowl, mix together yogurt, honey, lemon juice, cinnamon, turmeric, salt .
9. Pour over the barley mixture ,and toss well to combine. Serve at room temperature.