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Rice and Barley Salad
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 15 Minutes
Servings: 8
Chock-full of colorful veggies and fresh garden flavor, this hearty, mouthwatering salad is almost a meal in itself! Shared by Lee Massa, it’s a favorite with her family in Mulberry, Kansas.—Lee Ruth Massa, Mulberry, Kansas
Ingredients:
1 cup water
1/2 cup quick-cooking barley
1/2 cup boiling water
1/2 cup uncooked minute® brown rice
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 each large green and sweet yellow pepper, chopped
1 large sweet yellow pepper, chopped
1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
1/3 cup chopped sweet onion
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Directions:
1. In a small saucepan, bring water and barley to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until barley is tender. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the boiling water and rice; cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
2. In a large bowl, combine the beans, peppers, pimientos, onion, parsley, barley and rice. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, garlic, sugar and seasonings. Stir into barley mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. Yield: 8 servings.
By RecipeOfHealth.com