SOUTHWEST BARLEY SALAD

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This barley salad makes tasty use of nutritious ingredients. It's a nice "change of pace" side dish that goes well with just about any kind of meat or can serve as a meatless salad as well. Originally from a newspaper recipe for diabetic and low fat dishes.

Provided by Leslie in Texas

Categories     Grains

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups vegetable stock or 3 cups chicken stock
3/4 cup pearl barley
1 cup canned corn kernel, drained
1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
3/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped green onion, tops and bottom parts
1/2 cup mild salsa
3 teaspoons low-fat sour cream or 3 teaspoons fat free sour cream
2 tablespoons fresh limes or 2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
1 teaspoon minced garlic, to taste

Steps:

  • In a saucepan over high heat, bring the stock to a boil.
  • Add barley; reduce heat to medium low.
  • Simmer, covered, 40 minutes or until barley is tender and liquid is absorbed.
  • Transfer to a serving bowl; cool to room temperature.
  • Add corn, black beans, peppers, green onions and mix well.
  • In a bowl, combine the dressing ingredients and mix well.
  • Pour dressing over salad; toss to coat well and serve.

kedar khatri
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This salad is perfect for a summer barbecue. It's light and refreshing, but still has plenty of flavor.


shahbaz ansari
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I'm not a big fan of salads, but this one is an exception. The combination of flavors and textures is amazing.


Umair Ladla
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit. I love the way the flavors come together.


Ssenkabala Raymond
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I made this salad for my vegetarian friends and they loved it. It's a great meatless option that's still very satisfying.


Nadesan Nadesan
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover barley. I also added some chopped avocado and it was delicious.


karabo seane
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I'm a big fan of southwest flavors and this salad did not disappoint. I used a spicy dressing and it was perfect.


Chinonye Chimaeze
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of sweet and savory.


kaitlyn Hanna
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect dish for a potluck or barbecue.


Dramamatik Extreme
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I'm not a big fan of barley, but this salad changed my mind. The dressing is delicious and the barley is cooked perfectly.


Christiana Ama konadu
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This recipe was easy to follow and the salad turned out great. I used a mix of red, yellow, and orange peppers to add some color.


_PeePo _Raiyah
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This salad was a hit at my last dinner party! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination of the barley, black beans, corn, and peppers.


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