Mediterranean Barley Salad

Ingredients (27)

• 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