This delicious vegetarian main dish salad recipe has the most wonderful texture. Chewy barley and creamy black beans are enveloped in a honey mustard salad dressing, complemented by sweet tomatoes, corn, and bell peppers.
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 cup medium barley
- 2 (16 oz.) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 cups frozen corn, thawed
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 1 orange bell pepper, chopped
- 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cups cubed havarti cheese
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup creamy honey dijon salad dressing
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Preparation:
Cook barley as directed on package. While barley is cooking, combine mayonnaise, yogurt, salad dressing, and Parmesan cheese in large bowl and mix well. Add black beans, corn, tomatoes, peppers, and Havarti cheese and stir gently to mix. When barley is tender, drain well and stir into the salad. Chill at least 2 hours before serving. 8-10 servings
