Best 10 Bean Barley Salad Recipes

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**Tantalize Your Taste Buds with a Delightful Culinary Journey: Bean and Barley Salad Recipes**

Embark on a culinary adventure with our diverse collection of bean and barley salad recipes, a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Discover a symphony of tastes ranging from hearty and savory to refreshing and tangy. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting your culinary exploration, these recipes offer a delightful balance of simplicity and sophistication. From the classic combination of beans, barley, and vegetables to innovative twists featuring unique ingredients and dressings, each recipe promises a satisfying and wholesome meal. So, prepare to be inspired as you delve into this delightful array of bean and barley salad creations.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

BEAN & BARLEY SALAD



Bean & Barley Salad image

"This hearty salad lasts for days in the fridge - perfect for leftovers. We like to spoon it onto pita chips. It's wonderful!" Janelle Lee, Appleton, WI

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 16

3/4 cup quick-cooking barley
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (11 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1 large sweet red pepper, finely chopped
6 green onions, chopped
1/3 cup minced fresh cilantro
DRESSING:
3/4 cup olive oil
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Prepare barley according to package directions. Transfer to a large bowl; stir in the beans, corn, red pepper, onions and cilantro. , In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246 calories, Fat 14g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 350mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

THREE-BEAN BARLEY SALAD



Three-Bean Barley Salad image

Kidney beans, black beans and garbanzo beans deliciously combine in this hearty salad.-Pat Miller, North Fork, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups water
1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granules
1 cup quick-cooking barley
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1 cup honey Dijon salad dressing

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, bring water and bouillon to a boil. Stir in barley. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 11-13 minutes or until barley is tender and liquid is absorbed. Cool for 10 minutes. , Transfer barley to a serving bowl. Add the beans and onions. Pour dressing over top; gently stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 526mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

BARLEY AND BLACK BEAN SALAD



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This is a beautiful, brightly colored salad - very fresh and hearty! Best prepared several hours to a day before serving: I usually add the avocado just before serving to limit bruising.

Provided by Skunklife

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 50m

Yield 10 cups, 10-20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 cups cooked barley, cooled
2 cups black beans (canned, drained)
1 1/2 cups frozen corn
1 1/2 cups diced tomatoes
1 cup frozen peas
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (I tend to add more ( I love cilantro!)
1 cup diced avocado (add just before serving)
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil (or other vegetable oil)
1 tablespoon onion, grated
2 garlic cloves, minced (I use 3-4, but I like garlic!)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

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



BARLEY, BLACK BEAN AND AVOCADO SALAD image

Categories     Salad     Bean

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 Cup carrot juice
1/2 tsp thyme
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 Cup barley
3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 can 19 oz black beans, rinsed and drained
1 Cup fresh tomatoes
1/2 Cup diced avocado

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, BLACK BEAN, AND AVOCADO SALAD



BARLEY, BLACK BEAN, AND AVOCADO SALAD image

Categories     Healthy

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup carrot juice
1/2 teaspoon thyme
Salt to taste
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 cup quick-cooking barley
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 can (19 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup fresh diced tomatoes
1/2 cup diced avocado

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.

BARLEY AND BLACK BEAN SALAD



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This is from Cooking Light. For an extra kick, substitute 1 finely chopped poblano chili pepper for the green bell pepper and add the red pepper.

Provided by Matt and Aimee

Categories     Grains

Time 21m

Yield 6 cups, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup quick-cooking pearl barley, uncooked
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 pint grape tomatoes or 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup green bell pepper, finely chopped
2 ounces monterey jack pepper cheese, cut into 1/4 inch cubes
1/3 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves (optional)
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (optional)

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.

SUMMER 3 BEAN & BARLEY SALAD



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A nice salad to use when you're grilling outside. I think it's a pretty addition to the table and has a little more nutritional value than the typical corn or potato chips! :)

Provided by Crystelle

Categories     Black Beans

Time 30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 cups water
4 bouillon cubes (any flavor) or 4 teaspoons instant bouillon granules (any flavor)
2 cups quick-cooking barley
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans or 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1 cup honey mustard dressing

Steps:

  • In saucepan, combine water, bouillon and barley.
  • Bring to boil.
  • Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until the liquid is gone and barley is tender.
  • Place cooked barley in a bowl.
  • Add beans and green onions.
  • Toss with dressing.
  • Serve or chill several hours before serving.

SOUTHWESTERN BLACK BEAN SALAD WTH BARLEY



SOUTHWESTERN BLACK BEAN SALAD WTH BARLEY image

Categories     Vegetarian

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/3 Cup barley
1 1/4 Cups water
1 Can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 red pepper, seeded and chopped
1 green pepper, seeded and chopped
1 yellow pepper, seeded and chopped
1 tomato, seeded and chopped
1 Cup frozen corn, thawed
1 scallion, chopped, white part only
1 Teaspoon dried oregano
1 Teaspoon dried basil
juice of 1/2 lime
2 Ounces shredded Monterrey jack cheese

Steps:

  • • In medium saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Add the barley and 1/2 teaspoon of salt, if desired. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for about 30 min, until the barley is tender. Drain well. • In large bowl, combine the barley, beans, pepper, tomato, corn, scallion, spices and lime juice. Stir with a fort. Season to taste with pepper and top with shredded cheese. Serve.

HONEY, BARLEY AND BEAN SALAD



Honey, Barley and Bean Salad image

Barley is one of the largest Australian crops. Besides the favorite beef barley soup, it also makes a fantastic and healthy whole grain salad.

Provided by Sue L

Categories     Other Salads

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 c cooked barley
15 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 c chopped red onion
1/2 c chopped yellow capsicum (bell pepper)
1 c chopped courgette (zucchini)
1/2 tsp ginger paste
1/2 tsp minced garlic
1/4 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp sweet paprika
2 Tbsp honey
3 oz extra virgin olive oil
2 Tbsp chopped italian parsley

Steps:

  • 1. Combine ingredients and chill before serving.

COLORFUL BEAN & BARLEY WITH ALMONDS SALAD



Colorful Bean & Barley with Almonds Salad image

Jazz up any table setting with this tasty combination of colorful veggies, beans and nuts. Almond Board of California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups vegetable broth
1 cup quick-cooking pearl barley
1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 large red bell pepper, diced
3/4 cup diced zucchini
1/2 cup slivered California almonds, roasted*
1/3 cup diced scallions
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Bring vegetable broth to a boil in a medium pot. Stir in barley., Cover and reduce heat; simmer 10 to 12 minutes or until tender. Meanwhile, place kidney beans, bell pepper, zucchini, almonds and scallions in a large salad bowl., Transfer cooked barley to colander and rinse with cold water (both to cool it down and to keep it from getting sticky)., Transfer cooled, drained barley to salad bowl. Add oil, vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste, and toss well.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Use high-quality, flavorful ingredients. Fresh, ripe vegetables, tender barley, and well-seasoned beans will make all the difference in the final dish.
  • Don't overcook the barley. It should be tender but still have a slight chew to it.
  • Use a variety of beans. This will add color, texture, and flavor to the salad.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different dressings. A simple vinaigrette is always a good choice, but you could also try a creamy dressing or a tangy yogurt-based dressing.
  • Add some fresh herbs to the salad for extra flavor. Basil, parsley, and cilantro are all good choices.

Conclusion:

Bean and barley salad is a healthy, hearty, and satisfying salad that's perfect for summer picnics, potlucks, or casual weeknight meals. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a delicious and nutritious salad, give bean and barley salad a try.

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