Grilled corn and Black Bean Salad

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  • Number of Servings: 8
Ingredients
1/4 tsp salt1/2 cup pot or pearl barley4 cobs of corn1 can (19 oz 540 ml) black beans drained and rinsed1 sweet red pepper diced2 green onions sliced1/4 cup feta cheeseDressing1/3 cup extra virigin olive oil3 tbsp red wine vinegar1 clove garlic minced1/2 tsp dijon mustard1/4 tsp smoked paprikapinch of salt and peppar
Directions
In large bowl whisk totether oil, vinegar, garlic, mustard, paprika, salt and pepper. Set aside

In saucepan, bring 2 cups water and salt to boil. Stir in barley; cover and simmer 40 mins until tender and no liquid remains. Add to dressing let cool.

Meanwhile, husk and remove silk from corn. place on greased grill over medium-high heat; close lid and grill until tender and lightly charred, 10-15 minutes. Let cool.

Cut kernels off cobbs and add to barley mixture. Add beans, red pepper and onions and toss. Can be stored up to 2 days)

Before eating sprinkle with feta cheese.

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SHERGARNEWF.

Servings Per Recipe: 8
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 231.0
  • Total Fat: 16.4 g
  • Cholesterol: 3.3 mg
  • Sodium: 70.6 mg
  • Total Carbs: 18.2 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 4.5 g
  • Protein: 5.1 g

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