Summer 3 Bean Barley Salad Recipes

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.

SUMMER 3 BEAN & BARLEY SALAD

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.

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.

SUMMER BARLEY SALAD

Steps:

• Heat large pot of water to boiling. Immerse tomatoes in water for 30 seconds. Remove with slotted spoon and let cool several minutes. Peel tomatoes, then cut crosswise in half and squeeze out seeds. Coarsely chop tomatoes and set aside.
• Add green beans to boiling water and cook 5 minutes. Remove with slotted spoon, cool under running water, and drain well. Refrigerate covered until just before serving.
• Add barley to boiling water and boil until tender but still firm to the bite, 40-45 minutes. Drain well.
• Mix oil, vinegar, thyme, salt, and pepper in large bowl. Add tomatoes and barlsey and stir to coat. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
• Just before serving, stir in beans, parsley, and scallions. Serve cold.

CARIBBEAN BARLEY SALAD

Steps:

• Bring water and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a boil in a saucepan. Add barley; cover and simmer until tender yet firm to the bite, about 20 minutes. Drain any excess cooking liquid and let cool completely, 20 to 30 minutes.
• Mash 1/4 of the mango against the side of a large bowl using a fork or potato masher. Whisk in lime juice, olive oil, cumin, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Add barley, remaining mango, black beans, grape tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeno; toss until well-combined.

THREE-BEAN AND BARLEY SALAD

Steps:

• Mix three-bean salad, barley and tomatoes in bowl. Cover and refrigerate about 1 hour or until chilled.
• Spoon bean mixture onto salad greens. Sprinkle with nuts.