Barley And Black Bean Salad

• SALAD
• 3 cups cooked barley, cooled
• 2 cups black beans (canned, drained)
• 1 1/2 cups frozen corn
• 1 1/2 cups diced tomatoes
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (I tend to add more ( I love cilantro!)
• 1 cup diced avocado (add just before serving)
• DRESSING
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon olive oil (or other vegetable oil)
• 1 tablespoon onion, grated
• 2 garlic cloves, minced (I use 3-4, but I like garlic!)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

1. Cook the barley according to package directions; drain and cool.
2. Combine and toss the barley, black beans, corn, tomato, peas, cilantro, and avocado.
3. Combine in a blender or airtight container, the water, lemon juice, oil, onion, garlic, salt and pepper.
4. Blend or shake, then pour over salad and toss. Keep refrigerated.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/barley-and-black-bean-salad-460763 (may not work)