Kerry's Beany Salad

Kerry's Beany Salad - Vegetarian Recipes - Best Vegetarian Recipes

Recipe By:Jessica

"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."

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup pearl barley
• 1/2 cup long-grain white rice
• 1 cup canned black beans, drained
• 1 cup canned kidney beans, drained
• 1 cup whole corn kernels, cooked
• 1/2 cup chopped green onions
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

• 8 leaves lettuce
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 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.

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