3 GRAIN SALAD

Steps:

• Soak farro and barley in separate containers overnight or at least 6 hrs. Cook farro in salted boiling water for 15 min. Cook barley in salted boiling water for 10 min. Cook cous cous in salted boiling water for 5-7 min. Cook corn in salted boiling water for 2-3 min. Drain all grains and corn perfectly and allow to come to room temp. for one hour or so (this whole process of soaking and cooking the grains and corn can be made 1 or 2 days in advance). In a small bowl whisk vinegar, oil and mustard till fully emulsified, then season with salt and pepper to taste. In a large bowl mix all grains and corn, add a couple of tablespoons of the vinagrette and combine perfectly; add carrots, celery, lettuce and cilantro. Mix well, then dress with the rest of vinagrette and correct seasoning, adding more salt and pepper if necessary.