White Bean Barley Salad in a serving bowl.

This White Bean Barley Salad combines the creamy texture of white beans with the nutty chewiness of barley, creating a satisfying dish. Toss in fresh vegetables and a zesty dressing, to create a powerhouse of nutrition and flavors! Whether you're looking for a light lunch, a side dish for dinner, or a vibrant addition to your picnic spread, this White Bean Barley Salad is sure to impress and nourish.

Recipe at a glance

Recipe: White Bean Barley Salad
Serving: 5
Total Time: 15 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Key Ingredients: Cooked Barley, White Beans

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Ingredients

Find below the list of ingredients I used to make my White Bean Barley Salad recipe.

Cooked Barley (Pot Barley or Pearl Barley)
Canned Cannellini Beans
Bell Pepper
Red Onion
Celery
Fresh Dill
Fresh Parsley
Olive Oil
Lemon Juice
Garlic
Dijon Mustard
White Wine Vinegar
Salt

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Substitutions

Barley - Replace the cooked barley with any other type of cooked cereal grain like; Quinoa, Bulgur, Buckwheat, Farro, or even Rice.
Veggies - Add any of your favorite vegetables to this salat like; cucumbers, radish, carrots, mushrooms, or corn kernels.

Instructions

Two bowls on the kitchen counter, one containing cooked barley, and the other drained white beans.

Place the cooked (cooled) barley in a large bowl, which can contain all of the salad ingredients. Rinse and drain the can of white beans, set aside.

Finely chop the bell pepper, celery and onion.

Someone adding diced bell pepper to a bowl of cooked barley and white beans.

Add the white beans, bell pepper, onion, and celery to the bowl of barley.

Someone adding chopped fresh herbs to a salad.

Chop up the fresh dill and parsley, then add it to the bowl with the veggies.

Someone stirring chopped fresh vegetables into a bowl of cooked barley and beans.

Stir all of the salad ingredients together.

Someone adding Dijon mustard to a bowl of olive oil.

Combine all of the salad dressing ingredients in a small bowl.

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Whisk the dressing until smooth.

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Pour the dressing over the White Bean Barley Salad and stir until well combined.

Storage

Store the prepared White Bean Barley Salad in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Place any leftovers of the salad in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. I do not recommend freezing this salad, due to the fresh veggies.

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