Barley and Black Bean Salad Recipe

Beans are high in fibre and may help to lower the blood sugar spike that occurs after a meal. Make this quick Salad with our exclusive Bean Salad Recipe.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup uncooked quick-cooking pearl barley
• 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
• 1/2 cup (2 ounces) cow’s milk cheese
• Jalapeno peppers 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)

Method:

1. Cook barley, omitting salt.
2. Drain barley in a colander, and rinse with cold water until completely cooled.
3. Combine black beans, next 6 ingredients, and, if desired, cilantro and red pepper in a medium bowl.
4. Add barley to black bean mixture; toss gently.

Your healthy bean bowl is ready!

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Recipe By : Jayabalan