THREE-BEAN BARLEY SALAD

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Kidney beans, black beans and garbanzo beans deliciously combine in this hearty salad.-Pat Miller, North Fork, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

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Ingredients

2 cups water
1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granules
1 cup quick-cooking barley
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1 cup honey Dijon salad dressing

Steps:

In a saucepan, bring water and bouillon to a boil. Stir in barley. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 11-13 minutes or until barley is tender and liquid is absorbed. Cool for 10 minutes. , Transfer barley to a serving bowl. Add the beans and onions. Pour dressing over top; gently stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 526mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 7g protein.