BEANY SALAD

By bjnelson55

Great salad. Makes a large batch.

Ingredients

• DRESSING:
• 1/2 cup pearl barley
• 1/2 cup long grain brown rice
• 1 cup canned black beans, drained
• 1 cup canned kidney beans, drained
• 1 cup corn kernels, cooked
• 1/2 cup chopped green onions
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/2 cup olive oil

Preparation

Step 1

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. Cool.

In another saucepan, bring 1-1/2 cups water to a boil; add the rice. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes or until tender. Cool.

In a large bowl, combine barley, rice, beans, corn, onions, red bell pepper and cilantro. Mix well.

Make dressing in a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, garlic, chili powder, salt, black pepper and pepper flakes. Whisk in oil. Pour over salad and toss well. Serve.