Barley Lime Fiesta Salad



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Prep Time:
30 mins

Cook Time:
30 mins

Total Time:
1 hr

Servings:
8


Ingredients

  • 2cupswater
  • 1cuppearl barley
  • 1(8.75 ounce) canwhole kernel corn, drained
  • ½(15 ounce) canblack beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1smallred onion, chopped
  • ½green bell pepper, chopped
  • ½red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1largecarrot, chopped
  • 1stalkcelery, chopped
  • ¾chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, finely chopped, or to taste
  • 1tablespooncanola oil
  • ½teaspoonsalt
  • ½teaspoonground black pepper
  • ½teaspoonground cumin
  • Vinaigrette:

      ¼cupwater
    • ¼cupchopped fresh cilantro
    • 2tablespoonslight corn syrup, or to taste
    • 1tablespooncanola oil, or to taste
    • 1tablespoonlime juice, or to taste
    • 1tablespoonlemon juice, or to taste
    • 1teaspoondistilled white vinegar, or to taste
    • ¼teaspoononion powder, or to taste

    Directions

    Bring water and barley to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until barley is tender, about 30 minutes. Remove from heat, drain if necessary, and chill barley in the refrigerator.

    Combine cooled barley, corn, beans, onion, bell peppers, carrot, celery, chipotle pepper, oil, salt, black pepper, and cumin in a large salad bowl.

    Make vinaigrette: Whisk together water, cilantro, corn syrup, oil, lime juice, lemon juice, vinegar, and onion powder in a medium bowl. Pour vinaigrette over barley mixture and toss to combine. Refrigerate salad until thoroughly chilled.



    Nutrition Facts (per serving)

    166 Calories
    5g Fat
    30g Carbs
    4g Protein

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