Barley With Black Beans

A warm salad from Vegetarian Times Nov 2004

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  cup pearl barley or 1  cup pot barley, rinsed
• 1 (15 1/2ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (12 ounce) jar  roasted red peppers, drained and sliced
• 1⁄2 cup  balsamic vinaigrette
• 2  tablespoons  chopped fresh dill

Directions

1. Put 3 cups water into a large saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat.
2. stir in barley.
3. cover, reduce heat to low and cook 30 min for pearl barley, 40 min for pot barley or until water is absorbed.
4. combine barley, black beans, red peppers vinaigrette and dill in mixing bowl. season with salt & pepper.
5. mix well and serve.