Crunchy Barley Salad

Ingredients:

• 2 cup cooked and well drained barley
• 1/2 cup water chestnuts, drained and quartered
• 1 cup celery, chopped
• 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
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• 1/4 cup green pepper, chopped
• 1/4 cup red pepper, chopped
• 1 cup cooked ham, cubed

Dressing:

• 1 pkg. Italian salad dressing mix
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup salad oil
• 1/2 cup cider vinegar
• lettuce
• cherry tomatoes
• parsley

Directions:

Combine the first 7 ingredients.

In a bowl, combine the Italian dressing mix, sugar, oil and vinegar. Mix very well; pour over first 7 ingredients. Mix thoroughly. Chill several hours or overnight. Serve on a bed of lettuce; garnish with cherry tomatoes and parsley.

By Robin from Washington, IA