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Southwestern Barley Salad

By: Tommi Roylance  
"Cilantro comes through in this colorful side that's zesty but not too spicy. It also makes a great luncheon dish when served with sesame breadsticks, sherbet and sugar cookies. It's sure to satisfy! --Tommi Roylance of Charlo, Montana"

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Prep Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 3 cups cooked medium pearl barley
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 1/2 cups frozen corn, thawed
  • 1 1/2 cups diced, seeded tomato
  • 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro or parsley
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 8 lettuce leaves
  • 1 ripe avocado, peeled and sliced
  • 2 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges

Directions

  1. In a bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the water, lemon juice, onion, oil and garlic; shake well. Pour over barley mixture and toss to coat. Serve on lettuce-lined plates. Garnish with avocado and tomatoes.

Footnotes

  • Nutritional Analysis: One serving (1 cup) equals 233 calories, 7 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 490 mg sodium, 38 g carbohydrate, 9 g fiber, 7 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 5, 2008 by KLOKANEK 
This recipe is strange in that it doesn't have any Southwestern spices. I added a teaspoon... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 21, 2009 by i.m.tnt 
I also thought it strange that the recipe didn't have any southwestern spices. I thought it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 14, 2008 by CRAZY4SUSHI 
Nice salad to have other than rice salad. Sometimes instead of making the dressing I just... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2007 by Dina 
Great flavorful salad! I didn't have black beans, so I used black-eyed peas. I also added... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 11, 2009 by amy_noome 
I made this salad for my lunches one week. I liked that this was nice and light, and I enjoyed... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 10, 2009 by DebL 
Very good. Makes a nice lunch. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 13, 2008 by Flavia 
this makes a great healthy meal! I used lime juice instead of lemon which was great. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 21, 2007 by KymInNM 
This was surprisingly light. I forgot to add water to the dressing, so the lemon flavor was... MORE

 
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