Southwestern Barley Salad

Barley is one of the oldest cultivated grains and has been used in cooking for thousands of years. It is a nutritious and versatile ingredient that adds a delightful chewy texture to salads.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 55 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.

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Southwestern Barley Salad

Cooking Method: Boiling, Chopping, Mixing Cuisine: American, Southwestern Courses: Grain Dish, Lunch, Salad Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 55 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1200

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Barley
• 1 can Black beans
• 1 cup Corn kernels
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 1 small Red onion
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Avocado
• 0.5 cup Cilantro
• 3 tablespoon Lime juice
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Pepper

Instructions

1. Cook barley according to package instructions. Drain and let it cool.
2. In a large bowl, combine cooked barley, black beans, corn kernels, diced red bell pepper, finely chopped red onion, halved cherry tomatoes, diced avocado, and chopped cilantro.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
4. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
5. Let the salad rest for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
6. Serve the Southwestern Barley Salad chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 300kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 5g

Protein 8g16%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.