BARLEY AND BLACK BEAN SALAD

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This is a beautiful, brightly colored salad - very fresh and hearty! Best prepared several hours to a day before serving: I usually add the avocado just before serving to limit bruising.

Provided by Skunklife

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 50m

Yield 10 cups, 10-20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 cups cooked barley, cooled
2 cups black beans (canned, drained)
1 1/2 cups frozen corn
1 1/2 cups diced tomatoes
1 cup frozen peas
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (I tend to add more ( I love cilantro!)
1 cup diced avocado (add just before serving)
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil (or other vegetable oil)
1 tablespoon onion, grated
2 garlic cloves, minced (I use 3-4, but I like garlic!)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook the barley according to package directions; drain and cool.
  • Combine and toss the barley, black beans, corn, tomato, peas, cilantro, and avocado.
  • Combine in a blender or airtight container, the water, lemon juice, oil, onion, garlic, salt and pepper.
  • Blend or shake, then pour over salad and toss. Keep refrigerated.

Md Gofor
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the sweet corn and tomatoes.


Narayan Shrestha
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I'm not a huge fan of barley, but I really enjoyed this salad. The barley was cooked perfectly and the dressing was very flavorful.


Shadrack Shadrack Musuuza
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This salad is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck. It's also a great way to use up leftover barley and black beans.


LaTonja Sharpe-Shaw
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I love the combination of barley, black beans, and corn in this salad. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Timothy Cristopher Tourville Junior
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This salad is delicious and refreshing. The barley and black beans add a nice chewy texture, and the corn and tomatoes add a pop of sweetness.


Ariman Hidar
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious salad. The barley and black beans make it a filling and satisfying meal.


M Usman U S Rehmani U S
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover barley and black beans. It's also a healthy and delicious meal that can be served for lunch or dinner.


Subhan Ashraf
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I love this salad! It's so fresh and flavorful. The barley and black beans give it a nice chewy texture, and the corn and tomatoes add a pop of sweetness. The dressing is also perfect - it's light and tangy.


Alish Bhujel
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This salad is delicious and healthy. It's perfect for a summer lunch or dinner. I love the combination of barley, black beans, and corn. The dressing is also very flavorful.


khairul islam. 1990
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of barley, black beans, and corn. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Ethern
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I made this salad for a party last weekend and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the salad was gone in no time. I will definitely be making this again.


Namakula Aminah
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This barley and black bean salad is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck. The combination of barley, black beans, corn, tomatoes, and cilantro is refreshing and flavorful. I also love that this salad is very eas


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