Barley Black Bean Avocado Salad Recipes

BARLEY BLACK BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and toss well.
• Check for seasoning and adjust accordingly.
• Serve with broken baked corn tortilla chips on top.

BEAN & BARLEY SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare barley according to package directions. Transfer to a large bowl; stir in the beans, corn, red pepper, onions and cilantro. , In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Chill until serving.

SOUTHWESTERN BARLEY SALAD

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the water, lemon juice, onion, oil and garlic; shake well. Pour over barley mixture and toss to coat. Serve on lettuce-lined plates. Garnish with avocado and tomatoes.

BEAN & BARLEY SOUP

Steps:

• Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion, fennel, garlic, and basil; cook, stirring frequently, until tender and just beginning to brown, 6 to 8 minutes.
• Mash 1/2 cup of the beans. Stir the mashed and whole beans, tomatoes, broth and barley into the pot. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the barley is tender, about 15 minutes. Stir in spinach and cook until wilted, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat and stir in cheese and pepper.

BARLEY AND BLACK BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the barley according to package directions; drain and cool.
• Combine and toss the barley, black beans, corn, tomato, peas, cilantro, and avocado.
• Combine in a blender or airtight container, the water, lemon juice, oil, onion, garlic, salt and pepper.
• Blend or shake, then pour over salad and toss. Keep refrigerated.

BARLEY SALAD WITH BLACK BEANS, AVOCADO, AND CORN

Steps:

• Whisk together the orange juice, vinegar, cumin, oregano, garlic, salt, and pepper until well-combined.
• While continuing to whisk, add the olive oil in a steady stream.
• In a large bowl, gently mix together the barley, black beans, corn, scallions, red pepper, and cilantro.
• Add the dressing and toss to combine.
• Before serving, add the avocado and garnish with lime wedges.

BARLEY, BLACK BEAN & AVOCADO SALAD

Steps:

• Combine carrot juice, thyme, salt and cayenne in saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
• Add barley. Reduce to a simmer. Cover. Cook until barley is tender, 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, whisk lemon juice and oil in a large bowl. Add barley and any liquid remaining in pan. Toss to coat. Add beans, tomatoes and avocado. Toss.