Barley and Black Bean Salad

This is a nice, healthy salad. It makes for a great side.


Served cold, this salad is great to take to work for lunch (according to Anita!).

Makes: 4-6 servings
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
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Ingredients:

• 1 cup uncooked quick-cooking pearl barley
• 1 15 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cup green bell pepper, minced
• 1/2 cup Monterey or Pepper Jack cheese, cut into 1/4" cubes
• 1/3 cup lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Cayenne pepper or red pepper flake (optional, to taste)

1. Cook barley according to package instructions but do not add salt. Drain and rinse.

2. Combine remaining ingredients in a bowl. Add in barley and stir. Serve.