Bean & Barley Salad Recipe

By dette

"This hearty salad lasts for days in the fridge - perfect for leftovers. We like to spoon it onto pita chips. It's wonderful!" Janelle Lee, Appleton, WI

Ingredients

• DRESSING:
• Ingredients
• 3/4 cup quick-cooking barley
• 1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can (11 ounces) 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 teaspoons chili powder
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Directions
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, whisk the dressing ingredients. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Chill until serving. Yield: 12 servings (3/4 cup each).



Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup equals 246 calories, 14 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 350 mg sodium, 24 g carbohydrate, 6 g fiber, 6 g protein.