Barley and Black Bean Salad

Name: Barley and Black Bean Salad
Prep time: 11 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 21 min
Yield: 4 servings (serving size: about 1 1/2 cups)
Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked quick-cooking pearl barley; 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes, halved; ½ cup finely chopped green bell pepper; ½ cup (2 ounces) Monterey Jack cheese with jalapeño peppers, cut into 1/4-inch cubes; ⅓ cup lemon juice; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon salt; ¾ cup fresh cilantro leaves (optional); ⅛ teaspoon ground red pepper (optional)

2 Ratings
2 Reviews

For an extra kick, substitute 1 finely chopped poblano chile pepper for the green bell pepper, and add the ground red pepper.

Recipe by Oxmoor House January 2003

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prep:

11 mins

cook:

10 mins

total:

21 mins

Yield:

4 servings (serving size: about 1 1/2 cups)

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Directions

Step 1
Cook barley according to package directions, omitting salt. Drain barley in a colander, and rinse with cold water until completely cooled.

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Step 2
Combine black beans, next 6 ingredients, and, if desired, cilantro and red pepper in a medium bowl. Add barley to black bean mixture; toss gently.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

349 calories; calories from fat 31%; fat 12g; saturated fat 3.8g; mono fat 6.4g; poly fat 1.1g; protein 11.9g; carbohydrates 53.5g; fiber 12.2g; cholesterol 13mg; iron 2.9mg; sodium 874mg; calcium 156mg.

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earrational

09/09/2011

Made exactly as written. My hubby particularly liked it and it pureed well for my infant.

Tianna

05/04/2010

This is a very easy summer recipe that is very light and refreshing. Would definitely serve to friends and will cook many times again.

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