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COOK THIS: Late-summer vegetables boost salad

By Jill Wilcox, Special to Postmedia News

This is an ideal time for salads, whether you prefer a light salad with local delicate greens and tomatoes or something a bit more substantial.

Today’s salad is definitely in the “substantial” category.

Some of my favourite late-summer vegetables include peppers, zucchini and eggplant. I enjoy roasting them in the oven to intensify their flavour.

This dish also features cooked pot barley. Grains and legumes are a great addition to many dishes and they are versatile and economical.

For the “green” in thi

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