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Barley and Black Bean Salad Recipe - Healthy Cooking Demo

Nutrition Facts

Yield: 6 servings
    • Calories: 250
    • Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 8mg
    • Sodium: 70mg
    • Carbohydrates: 42g
    • Fiber: 12g
    • Protein: 13g
* Nutritional information is based on ingredients listed and serving size; any additions or substitutions to ingredients may alter the recipe's nutritional content

Barley and Black Bean Salad Recipe

Heart Healthy Recipe
For a different spin on salad, try this low sodium recipe. With very little cholesterol, it packs in flavor with lime juice, Monterey Jack cheese and cilantro.

Ingredients

    • 1 cup quick-cooking pearl barley
    • 1 can (15 oz) no salt added black beans, rinsed and drained
    • 1 pt grape or cherry tomatoes, quartered
    • 1/2 cup green bell pepper, finely chopped
    • 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese (jalapeño peppers optional), cut into 1/4-inch cubes
    • 1/4 cup lime juice
    • 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro, optional
    • 1/8 tsp crushed red pepper, optional

Preparation

    • Cook barley according to package directions, omitting salt.
    • Drain barley in a colander, and rinse with cold water until completely cooled.
    • In a medium bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Add barley to black bean mixture; toss gently. Serve chilled.

Review Date: February 26, 2013
Reviewed By: Christina D. Wright, RD, LDN, Nutrition Editor, Baldwin Publishing.
Judy Capodanno, Health eCooking Editorial Director, Baldwin Publishing. Contact Editor
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