Black Bean And Barley Salad Recipe

• 2 c. water
• 1 c. quick cooking barley uncooked
• 1 1/2 c. diced cucumber remove peel and seeds
• 1 c. minced tomato
• 1/2 c. chopped fresh parsley
• 1 x 15 ounce can black beans liquid removed
• 1 x clove garlic chopped
• 3 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
• 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp coarsely grnd black pepper

1. Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan; add in barley.
2. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 12 min or possibly till liquid is absorbed.
3. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 5 min.
4. Combine barley, cucumber, and next 4 ingredients in a large bowl; toss well.
5. Combine vinegar and remaining ingredients.
6. Add in to barley mix, tossing to coat.
7. Serving Ideas : 6 main dishes, 12 side or possibly buffet dishes
8. Yield: 6 c.

water, barley uncooked, cucumber, tomato, parsley, black beans, clove garlic, balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, salt, black pepper

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/black-bean-and-barley-salad-85135 (may not work)