Kerry's Beany Salad

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Yummy, yummy, yummy salad with black beans, rice, corn and other good stuff. Its' a good idea to prepare the rice and barley ahead of time that way you can just throw the salad together.

By Allrecipes Member
Updated on June 8, 2018
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 20 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • ½ cup pearl barley

  • ½ cup long-grain white rice

  • 1 cup canned black beans, drained

  • 1 cup canned kidney beans, drained

  • 1 cup whole corn kernels, cooked

  • ½ cup chopped green onions

  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped

  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

  • 8 leaves lettuce

  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • 1 teaspoon chili powder

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • ½ cup olive oil

Directions

  1. 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. Let cool.

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

  3. In a large bowl, combine the cooled barley, rice, black beans, kidney beans, corn, onions, red bell pepper and cilantro. Mix well.

  4. To make dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, garlic, chili powder, salt, red pepper flakes and black pepper. Whisk in oil and pour over salad and toss well. Transfer to a lettuce-lined bowl to serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

379 Calories
19g Fat
48g Carbs
8g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 379
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g 24%
Saturated Fat 3g 13%
Sodium 477mg 21%
Total Carbohydrate 48g 17%
Dietary Fiber 9g 30%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 8g 16%
Vitamin C 33mg 37%
Calcium 54mg 4%
Iron 3mg 17%
Potassium 377mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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