Reply #107: Barley and Black Bean Salad

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1 c. dry barley
2. c. water
1 15.oz can black beans, rinse and drain
1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
1/2 c. diced green pepper
1/3 c. lemon juice
2 T. olive oil
3/4 c. cilantro
salt to taste

Bring water to boil, add barley, and simmer until done (about 30 minutes). Meanwhile, combine the beans, cherry tomatoes, green pepper, lemon juice,olive oil, cilantro and salt. When the barley is cooked, gently toss the barley into these ingredients.

(The recipe also called for 1/2 c. of diced monterrey jack/jalapeno cheese added to the ingredients.)