Kerry's Beany Salad

Kerry's Beany Salad
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    1 hrs 5 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 20 mins
  • SERVING
    6 People
  • VIEWS
    325

A vibrant and satisfying salad bursting with earthy flavors and textures. This colorful mix of beans, grains, and fresh vegetables is tossed in a zesty dressing, making it a perfect light meal or side dish.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    48 g
  • Fiber
    9 g
  • Protein
    8 g
  • Saturated Fat
    3 g
  • Sodium
    477 mg
  • Sugar
    3 g
  • Fat
    19 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View In a large saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Stir in barley and reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer for 40 to 45 minutes or until tender. Drain and let cool. (45 minutes)

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Recipe View In a separate saucepan, bring 1 1/2 cups of water to a boil, add the rice. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered for about 20 minutes or until tender. Let cool. (20 minutes)

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Recipe View In a large bowl, combine the cooled barley, rice, black beans, kidney beans, corn, green onions, red bell pepper, and cilantro. Mix gently to combine all ingredients. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View To make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together red wine vinegar, minced garlic, chili powder, salt, red pepper flakes, and ground black pepper. Gradually whisk in olive oil until emulsified. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly. (2 minutes)

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06 Step

Recipe View Arrange lettuce leaves on a serving platter or in individual bowls. Transfer the salad to the lettuce-lined serving dish or bowls. (3 minutes)

For an extra layer of flavor, toast the barley and rice lightly in a dry pan before cooking.
Feel free to substitute other beans or grains based on your preference. Quinoa or farro would also work well.
Make the salad a day ahead to allow the flavors to meld together. Just hold off on adding the lettuce until serving.
Add some avocado for extra creaminess

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.6/ 5 ( 108 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Nova Kuvalis

    I added some grilled chicken to make it a complete meal.

  • Russell Nitzsche

    I love the dressing – it has the perfect amount of spice.

  • Cheyenne Boehm

    This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit at potlucks!

  • Terrence Vandervort

    The make-ahead tip is a lifesaver! It tastes even better the next day.

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