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How to Make Barley Lime Fiesta Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to summer salads, nothing hits the spot quite like a refreshing and colorful dish that bursts with flavor and texture. That's where the Barley Lime Fiesta Salad comes in—a zesty, protein-packed salad that is perfect for all of your summer gatherings and potlucks. This vibrant salad is a celebration of fresh ingredients and bold Southwestern flavors, making it a must-try for anyone looking to add a little fiesta to their table.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup pearl barley
  • 1 (8.75 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
  • ½ (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 small red onion, chopped
  • ½ green bell pepper, chopped
  • ½ red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 large carrot, chopped
  • 1 stalk celery, chopped
  • ¾ chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, finely chopped, or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ cup water
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons light corn syrup, or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil, or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice, or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar, or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 8

  • Bring water and barley to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until barley is tender, about 30 minutes. Remove from heat, drain if necessary, and chill barley in the refrigerator.
  • Combine cooled barley, corn, beans, onion, bell peppers, carrot, celery, chipotle pepper, oil, salt, black pepper, and cumin in a large salad bowl.
  • Make vinaigrette: Whisk together water, cilantro, corn syrup, oil, lime juice, lemon juice, vinegar, and onion powder in a medium bowl. Pour vinaigrette over barley mixture and toss to combine. Refrigerate salad until thoroughly chilled.

    • Nutrition

    166 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 263mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 30g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 19mg
    • Calcium: 24mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 246mg

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    Salad recipes