Italian Barley Salad Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups (375 ml) uncooked pearl barley
• ¼ cup (60 ml) olive oil (approx.)
• 1 shallot, finely chopped
• 1 ½ red bell peppers, cut into strips, then halved
• 1 can (19 oz / 540 ml) chickpeas, rinsed well
• 20 large green olives, pitted and halved
• 10 sprigs fresh chives, finely chopped
• 2 fresh tomatoes, cut into large cubes
• 1 ball (10 oz / 300 g) mozzarella di bufala
• Balsamic vinegar
• Fleur de sel