Tuscan Bean Salad
- FOR THE SALAD:
- 1/4 cups Uncooked Barley
- 1 cup Water
- 1 can Chickpeas (15 Oz. Can) Rinsed And Drained
- 1 can White Cannellini Beans (15 Oz. Can) Rinsed And Drained
- 1 whole Green Bell Pepper, Stem And Seeds Removed Then Finely Diced
- 1 whole Fresh Tomato, Diced
- 2 whole Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Diced
- 1/4 whole Red Onion, Chopped
- 2 Tablespoons Chopped Fresh Basil
- FOR THE DRESSING:
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
- 1 Tablespoon Low-fat Mayonnaise
- 4 cloves Garlic, Mined
- 1/4 teaspoons Dried Oregano
- 1/4 teaspoons Garlic Powder
- Salt And Pepper, to taste
- Place the barley in a pot and the water. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low and cook for approximately 30 minutes or until the water has been absorbed and the grains are tender. Remove from the heat and allow to cool.
- In a large bowl, whisk together all the dressing ingredients. Add the chickpeas, white beans, bell pepper, fresh tomato, sun-dried tomatoes, red onion and basil. Add the cooled barley, toss and season to taste.
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Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/salads/tuscan-bean-salad/ (may not work)