1 and 1/2 cup barley, such as Glicks Pearl Barley

2 cups canned black beans, drained

1 and 1/2 cups frozen corn kernels, thawed

1 and 1/2 cup diced tomato

1 cup frozen peas, thawed

1 cup peeled and chopped ripe avocado

1/4 cup cilantro, chopped (pre-checked)

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 cup water

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice or Heaven & Earth Lemon Juice

1 tablespoon freshly grated onion

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

2 cloves garlic, minced or 2 cubes Gefen Frozen Garlic

romaine lettuce leaves

slices of peeled avocado

wedges of tomato

lemon wedges, optional