Asian Black Bean And Barley Salad Recipes

ASIAN-STYLE 3 BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Put the string beans and frozen edamame into a steamer basket and steam them for 4 minutes. Transfer the beans to a large bowl and put them into the refrigerator to cool for 15 minutes or longer.
• In a small bowl whisk together the oil, vinegar, apricot preserves, sugar and ginger. Add the black beans and scallions to the other beans, drizzle with dressing, and toss to coat. Season with salt, to taste.

BARLEY LIME FIESTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring the barley and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until the barley is tender, about 30 minutes. Remove from heat, and chill in refrigerator.
• In a large salad bowl, combine the cooked barley, black beans, green and red bell pepper, corn, celery, red onion, carrot, chipotle pepper, 1 tablespoon of canola oil, salt, black pepper, and cumin until thoroughly mixed.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the water, corn syrup, 1 tablespoon of canola oil, lime juice, lemon juice, cilantro, white vinegar, and onion powder; pour dressing over barley mixture, and toss to combine. Refrigerate salad until cold.

BARLEY BLACK BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and toss well.
• Check for seasoning and adjust accordingly.
• Serve with broken baked corn tortilla chips on top.

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.

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.

CHICKPEA, BARLEY, AND FETA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook green beans in a large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Using a sieve or a slotted spoon, transfer to a bowl of ice water.
• Return water to a boil, add barley, and simmer until tender (refer to packaging for timing); drain. Let cool on a baking sheet.
• Heat oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Cook sunflower seeds, tossing occasionally, until golden brown, about 5 minutes; let cool.
• Toss green beans, barley, sunflower seeds, chickpeas, feta, dill, lemon juice, and vinaigrette in a large bowl.

BEAN & BARLEY SALAD

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.

THAI-STYLE BLACK BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Cook corn according to package directions. Transfer to a small bowl; add the beans, onion, celery, red pepper, cilantro and jalapeno., In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, lime juice, garlic, ginger and salt. Pour over bean mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.