Barley Black Bean Avocado Salad Food

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.

BARLEY, BLACK BEAN & AVOCADO SALAD

Steps:

• Combine carrot juice, thyme, salt and cayenne in saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
• Add barley. Reduce to a simmer. Cover. Cook until barley is tender, 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, whisk lemon juice and oil in a large bowl. Add barley and any liquid remaining in pan. Toss to coat. Add beans, tomatoes and avocado. Toss.

BARLEY SALAD WITH BLACK BEANS, AVOCADO, AND CORN

Steps:

• Whisk together the orange juice, vinegar, cumin, oregano, garlic, salt, and pepper until well-combined.
• While continuing to whisk, add the olive oil in a steady stream.
• In a large bowl, gently mix together the barley, black beans, corn, scallions, red pepper, and cilantro.
• Add the dressing and toss to combine.
• Before serving, add the avocado and garnish with lime wedges.

BLACK BEAN SALAD WITH AVOCADO-LIME DRESSING

Steps:

• Beat avocado, cilantro, and lime juice together in a large bowl until smooth.
• Heat a small skillet over medium heat. Toast pumpkin seeds in skillet until lightly browned and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
• Stir pumpkin seeds, romaine lettuce, black beans, grape tomatoes, corn kernels, and red bell pepper into the dressing to coat.

BLACK BEAN AVOCADO SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients. Pour over salad and toss to coat. , Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

BARLEY, BLACK BEAN, AND AVOCADO SALAD

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

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.