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!