Barley and Black Bean Salad
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked quick-cooking pearl barley
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) Monterey Jack cheese with jalapeño peppers, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
- 1/3 cup lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves (optional)
- 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (optional)
Preparation
Cook barley according to package directions, omitting salt. Drain barley in a colander, and rinse with cold water until completely cooled.
Combine black beans, next 6 ingredients, and, if desired, cilantro and red pepper in a medium bowl. Add barley to black bean mixture; toss gently.
Nutritional Information
Calories per serving: | 349 |
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Calories from fat: | 31% |
Fat per serving: | 12g |
Saturated fat per serving: | 3.8g |
Monounsaturated fat per serving: | 6.4g |
Polyunsaturated fat per serving: | 1.1g |
Protein per serving: | 11.9g |
Carbohydrates per serving: | 53.5g |
Fiber per serving: | 12.2g |
Cholesterol per serving: | 13mg |
Iron per serving: | 2.9mg |
Sodium per serving: | 874mg |
Calcium per serving: | 156mg |
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