Best Black Bean And Barley Salad Recipes

BARLEY AND BLACK BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the barley according to package directions; drain and cool.
• Combine and toss the barley, black beans, corn, tomato, peas, cilantro, and avocado.
• Combine in a blender or airtight container, the water, lemon juice, oil, onion, garlic, salt and pepper.
• Blend or shake, then pour over salad and toss. Keep refrigerated.

BARLEY, BLACK BEAN AND AVOCADO SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the carrot juice, thyme, salt and cayenne in a med sauce pan and bring to a boil over med heat. Add barley and reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook until barley is tender 15-20 min. Meanwhile, whisk together lemon juice and oil in large bowl. Transfer barley and remaining liquid to the bowl with the lemon juice mixture and toss to coat. Add beans, tomatoes and avocado and toss gently to mix.

BARLEY AND BLACK BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Cook barley according to package directions, omitting salt. Drain baarley in a colander, and rinse with cold water until completely cooled.
• Combine black beans, next 6 ingredients, and, if desired, cilantro and red pepper in a medium bowl. Add barley to black bean mixture; toss gently.

BARLEY, BLACK BEAN, AND AVOCADO SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Combine carrot juice, thyme, salt, and cayenne in medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, add barley, and reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook until barley is tender, about 15 minutes. 2. Meanwhile, whisk together lemon juice and oil in large bowl. Transfer barley and any liquid remaining in pan to bowl with lemon juice mixture; toss to coat. 3. Add beans and tomatoes and toss to combine. Add avocado and gently toss. Serve at room temperature or chilled. For best flavor, remove from the refrigerator 20 minutes before serving. Some More Ideas * Make this salad with brown rice in place of barley. Add 1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth to the carrot juice mixture. Add 1/2 cup rinsed brown rice, cover, and cook until the rice is tender, about 40 - 50 minutes. * Use red kidney or pinto beans instead of black beans.

ASIAN BLACK BEAN AND BARLEY SALAD

Steps:

• Mix barley, onions and carrots in a large bowl, set aside.
• Mix sambal, sugar, soy sauce, 5 spice powder, water/broth and sesame oil (if using) in small bowl, set aside.
• Heat oil in large pan over medium heat. Add mushrooms and red bell pepper. Cook 4-5 minutes until tender.
• Add black beans and sambal mixture to pan. Cook until most liquid evaporates.
• Add black bean mixture to barley mixture. Stir well to blend. Top with cilantro and/or peanuts if using.

BLACK BEAN AND BARLEY SALAD

Steps:

• Cook 1/2 cup barley according to directions on box, adding 1 Tbs. chicken bouillon. Cool. Add black beans, tomato, cucumber, celery and green onion. Mix together well before adding dressing. Chill before serving. May be prepared one day in advance.