barley and black bean salad

12 Pinches
The Villages, FL
Updated on Feb 28, 2014

Served at Curious Cuisiners on Feb 18th

prep time 20 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Stove Top
yield 9 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 4 cups water
  • 1 cup uncooked barley
  • 1 1/2 cups frozen whole kernel corn thawed
  • 1 1/2 cups diced tomato
  • 1 cup frozen peas thawed
  • 1 cup chopped and pealed avacodo
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 can black beans (15 oz) drained and rinsed
  • SAUCE MIXTURE
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh onions
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 18 - 1/4 in thick tomato wedges
  • 18 - 1 inch thick lemon wedges
  • - lettuce leaves

How To Make barley and black bean salad

  • Step 1
    Bring water to a boil in a large sauce pan, add barley, reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes.
  • Step 2
    Remove from heat, cover and let stand 5 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl. Add corn and next 5 ingredients. Toss well.
  • Step 3
    Combine lemon juice and next 5 sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Pour over barley mixture and toss to coat.
  • Step 4
    Serve on romaine lettuce leaves with tomato and lemon wedges. Can be served cold or warm.

Discover More

Category: Other Salads
Ingredient: Rice/Grains
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top

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