Step 1

Bring 2 1/2 cups of water to a boil in a heavy saucepan.

Step 2

Stir in barley and bring back to a boil.

Step 3

Reduce heat, cover and simmer over low heat until tender, about 1 hour.

Step 4

Rinse with cool water, drain and set aside.

Step 5

In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, scallion, parsley, mint and lemon zest.

Step 6

Toss in well-drained barley.

Step 7

In a small bowl, whisk lemon juice with oil and season with salt and pepper.

Step 8

Drizzle over salad and toss to combine.