Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Barley and Black Bean Salad

salad
1 c dry black beans
1 c dry barley
1 1/2 c frozen corn
2 diced roma tomatoes
1 seeded and minced jalapeno
1 diced green pepper
1 scallion
1 Tbsp minced chives
garnish with avocado when serving

dressing
2 Tbsp lime juice
4 tsp honey
6 Tbsp olive oil
2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
2 heaping Tbsp chopped cilantro

rehydrate black beans with plenty of water (and salt).  cook barley like pasta -- i boiled it for 17-20 minutes.  rinse barley with cold water before mixing the salad.  combine all salad ingredients.  whisk together the dressing and toss with the salad.  let it sit overnight and it will be tasty tasty tasty.  garnish with diced avocado. enjoy!

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