Garden Patch Salad

Name: Garden Patch Salad
Ingredients: 2 cups water; 13 cup pearl barley medium; 3/4 teaspoon salt optional; 15 ounces red kidney beans dark or light; 3 medium tomatoes seeded, chopped; 1 1/2 cups parsley leaves chopped, or cilantro; 1 medium sweet red bell peppers cut into strips, (green, red or yellow); 1/2 cup scallions, spring or green onions sliced; 13 cup lemon juice; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 18 teaspoon black pepper

11 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

2 cups water
13 cup pearl barley medium
3/4 teaspoon salt optional
15 ounces red kidney beans dark or light
3 medium tomatoes seeded, chopped
1 1/2 cups parsley leaves chopped, or cilantro
1 medium sweet red bell peppers cut into strips, (green, red or yellow)
1/2 cup scallions, spring or green onions sliced
13 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup vegetable oil
18 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

1

Bring water to a boil; stir in barley and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
2

Reduce heat.
3

Cover; simmer 50 to 60 minutes or until barley is tender, stirring occasionally.
4

Drain; cool.
5

Transfer to a large bowl.
6

Add kidney beans, tomatoes, parsley, green pepper and green onions; mix well.
7

Combine lemon juice, oil, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper; mix until well blended.
8

Pour over barley mixture; toss.
9

Chill 3 to 4 hours or overnight; toss before serving.
10

Serve over lettuce leaves, if desired.