BARLEY, BLACK BEAN & AVOCADO SALAD

Barley, Black Bean & Avocado Salad image

Provided by mewmew

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

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1 cup carrot juice
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 cup quick-cooking barley
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 (19 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup diced tomato
1/2 cup diced avocado

Steps:

Combine carrot juice, thyme, salt and cayenne in saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
Add barley. Reduce to a simmer. Cover. Cook until barley is tender, 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, whisk lemon juice and oil in a large bowl. Add barley and any liquid remaining in pan. Toss to coat. Add beans, tomatoes and avocado. Toss.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313.2, Fat 7.4, SaturatedFat 1.1, Sodium 454.6, Carbohydrate 52.2, Fiber 15.2, Sugar 5.3, Protein 13