Barley-Black Bean Salad

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This hearty combination of barley and black beans would be for lunch the next day as well.


Barley-Black Bean Salad Recipe

4 servings

Active Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup barley, cooked according to package directions
  • 1 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed
  • 1/2 cup corn, (thawed if frozen)
  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper
  • Salt & freshly ground pepper, to taste

Preparation

  1. Combine cooked barley, beans, corn, cilantro, lime juice, oil, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper in a medium bowl.

Nutrition

Per serving: 331 calories; 4 g fat (1 g sat, 3 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 65 g carbohydrates; 9 g protein; 11 g fiber; 161 mg sodium; 215 mg potassium.

3 1/2 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 4 1/2 starch, 1 fat

Recipe Categories

Style/Theme
Vegan
Picnic
Vegetarian
Meal/Course
Dinner

Lunch
Main Ingredient
Beans/Legumes
Servings
4
Total Time
45 minutes or less
Ease of Preparation
Easy
Ethnic/Regional
American
Type of Dish
Salad, side/appetizer

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