Bean & Barley Salad

By Bonnie4701

Wholesome, low cal salad
PREP/TOTAL TIME: 30 MIN.
YIELD: 12 SERVINGS (3/4 CUP EACH)

Ingredients

• DRESSING:
• 3/4 cup quick-cooking barley
• 1 can (16 oz.) kidney beans,
• rinsed and drained
• 1 can (15 oz.) black beans, rinsed
• and drained
• 1 can (11 oz.) whole kernel corn,
• drained
• 1 large sweet red pepper, finely
• chopped
• 6 green onions, chopped
• 1/3 cup minced fresh cilantro
• 3/4 cup olive oil
• 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1-1/2 tsp. chili powder
• 3/4 tsp. salt
• 3/4 tsp. ground cumin
• 1/4 to 1/2 tsp. crushed red
• pepper flakes
• 1/4 tsp. pepper

Details

Servings 12

Preparation

Step 1

Prepare barley according to package
directions. Transfer to a large
bowl; stir in the beans. corn, red
pepper, onions and cilantro. In a
small bowl, combine the dressing
ingredients. Pour over salad; toss
to coat. Chill until serving.