Southwestern Barley Salad

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  • Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
BARLEY:1 C. Quick Cooking Barley DRESSING:1 c. prepared hot or medium salsa1/2 c. tomato juice2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar2 Tbsp. lime juiceblack pepper (to taste)SALAD:3/4 c. frozen corn kernels, thawed1 red or green pepper, diced2 scallions, thinly sliced1 can(151/2 oz)red kidney beans, rinsed and drained1/2 c. chopped, fresh cilantro3/4 c. shredded, cheddar cheese4 oz. low-fat, baked tortilla chips
Directions
Makes 4 servings, less if a side dish.

1. In a medium saucepan, cook barley according to package directions.
2. In a small bowl, mix salsa, tomato juice, vinegar, lime juice, and pepper.
3. In a large bowl, toss together barley, corn peppers, scallions, beans, and cilantro. Add dressing and toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese and serve with tortilla chips. Serves 4

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user TREVUG.

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 448.9
  • Total Fat: 4.4 g
  • Cholesterol: 4.4 mg
  • Sodium: 971.4 mg
  • Total Carbs: 86.6 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 16.0 g
  • Protein: 21.1 g

Member Reviews
  • USERATL
    thanks for a barley recipe that doesn't include oil. I'll leave out the cheese! - 5/7/09
  • DISAPPEARINGDI
    Great. Tasty, filling and healthy. - 5/6/09
  • BRENDAG75
    This was exactly what I was looking for when I set out to find a barley salad recipe! - 4/20/09