Kerrys Beany Salad || Gracefult Kitchen

Kerrys Beany Salad

Salad

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

½ cup pearl barley
½ cup long-grain white rice
1 cup canned black beans, drained
1 cup canned kidney beans, drained
1 cup whole corn kernels, cooked
½ cup chopped green onions
1 red bell pepper, chopped
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
8 leaves lettuce
¼ cup red wine vinegar
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ cup olive oil

Description

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.
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.
In a large bowl, combine the cooled barley, rice, black beans, kidney beans, corn, onions, red bell pepper and cilantro. Mix well.
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.