Barley and Black Bean Salad
This barley and black bean salad is a nice, healthy salad. It makes for a great side or salad to take to lunch.
Servings 6
Calories 270kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup pearl barley uncooked quick-cooking
- 15 ounce black beans rinsed, drained
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
- ½ cup green bell pepper minced
- ½ cup Monterey cheese cut into 1/4" cubes (or Pepper Jack)
- ⅓ cup lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- cayenne pepper optional, to taste
Instructions
- Cook barley according to package instructions but do not add salt. Drain and rinse. Let cool.
- Combine remaining ingredients in a bowl. Add in barley and stir. Serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 270kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 492mg | Potassium: 561mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 527IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 111mg | Iron: 3mg