Here’s the quick & healthy lunch I had today! I really enjoyed this tasty salad and I think you will too!

Pearl Barley and Black Bean Salad
Serves 2

• 125 g pearl barley
• 400 ml water
•  tbsp red wine vinegar
• 4 tbsps olive oil
• ½ tsp smoked paprika powder
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• salt & pepper
• 1 red onion, finely chopped
• 1 large carrot, grated
• 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
• chopped chives
• 2 tomatoes, chopped

Put the pearl barley and the water in a pan, bring to a boil, reduce heat and allow to cook for 15 minutes. Drain. In a large bowl, whisk the vinegar, olive oil, smoked paprika powder, ground cumin and salt and pepper into a dressing. Add the chopped onion, grated carrot, black beans, chives, tomatoes and cooled pearl barley and combine. Serve!