KERRY'S BEANY SALAD

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Yummy, yummy, yummy salad with black beans, rice, corn and other good stuff. Its' a good idea to prepare the rice and barley ahead of time that way you can just throw the salad together.

Provided by Anonymous

Categories     Salad     Grains     Rice Salad Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

½ cup pearl barley
½ cup long-grain white rice
1 cup canned black beans, drained
1 cup canned kidney beans, drained
1 cup whole corn kernels, cooked
½ cup chopped green onions
1 red bell pepper, chopped
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
8 leaves lettuce
¼ cup red wine vinegar
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ cup olive oil

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Stir in barley and reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer for 40 to 45 minutes or until tender. Let cool.
  • In a saucepan bring 1 1/2 cups water to a boil add the rice. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered for about 20 minutes or until tender. Let cool.
  • In a large bowl, combine the cooled barley, rice, black beans, kidney beans, corn, onions, red bell pepper and cilantro. Mix well.
  • To make dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, garlic, chili powder, salt, red pepper flakes and black pepper. Whisk in oil and pour over salad and toss well. Transfer to a lettuce-lined bowl to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379 calories, Carbohydrate 47.7 g, Fat 19 g, Fiber 8.5 g, Protein 7.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 476.5 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

Robbie Laroux
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out terrible. I don't recommend this recipe.


The Garcia's
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This salad was a disappointment. The dressing was bland and the beans were mushy.


Athae Lay
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I will definitely be making this salad again.


Shirley Austin
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This salad is a great side dish for any occasion.


Ndodana Nleya
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I love the combination of flavors and textures in this salad.


Runa Akther
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover beans and corn.


Godwin Sirawa
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I love that this salad is so versatile. I've made it with different types of beans and corn, and it's always delicious.


Grace Foxwell
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This salad is the perfect side dish for a summer barbecue. It's light and refreshing, and it goes with everything.


Delmar Barry
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I'm always looking for new and healthy salad recipes and this one definitely fits the bill. It's light, refreshing, and packed with flavor.


The Burgesses
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the sweet corn and beans.


Baba Hailey
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I added some chopped red onion and avocado to this salad and it was delicious! I highly recommend trying it this way.


Saqib Malik
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes great.


Didintle
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I'm not a huge fan of beans, but I really enjoyed this salad. The dressing is amazing and really brings all the flavors together.


Nanchu napdo
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover beans and corn. It's also a healthy and delicious side dish.


Zaheer Kazmi
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Kami baba
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the crunch of the beans and the sweetness of the corn.


Karigar Musali
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Lokendra Bk
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This salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the unique combination of flavors and textures.