Thursday, September 3, 2009

Black Bean And Barley Salad

Borrowed from WWDonna at Bootcamp Buddies veggie forum. Thanks!

Serves 9

3 C. cooked barley (3/4 C. barley in 4 C. boiling water for 45 minutes)
2 C. black beans
1 1/2 C. whole kernel corn, thawed
1 1/2 C. tomato, fresh diced
1 C. green peas, thawed
1 C. chopped avocado
1/4 C. cilantro

Dressing:
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/2 C. water
2 TBS. lemon juice
1 TBS. grated onion
2 garlic cloves, minced

Romaine lettuce and 18 wedges of tomato (for garnish and under the grains)

Combine 1st 9 ingredients in large bowl, toss gently. Combine water and next 4 ingredients in a jar; pour over salad. Toss gently. Serve warm or room temperature.

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