Bring water to a vigorous boil in a medium saucepan over high heat. Stir in barley; return to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 8-10 minutes or until barley is tender, stirring occasionally. Drain if necessary; cool. Toss barley with remaining ingredients excpt lettuce. Serve on lettuce leaves.

Food Exchanges per serving: 2 Lean Meat Exchanges + 1 Starch Exchange + 1 Vegetable Exchange; Cho: 24g; Pro: 19g; Fat: 4g; Cal: 213; Low-sodium diets; This recipe is excellent.

Hess, R.D., M.S. and Katharine Middleton Brought to you and yours via Nancy O'Brion and Her Meal-Master