One of the best lunches I have made for myself since I embarked on the journey of homemade lunches is this fantastic barley salad. It’s full of flavor, with lots of chopped fresh parsley and cilantro. It’s substantial and almost meaty, filled with browned mushrooms that have been basted in butter. And it’s a little bit indulgent, topped with pan-fried shallots for some crunch. It’s the kind of salad you want to pick things out of as you assemble.