Barley And Black Bean Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

SALAD
3 cups cooked barley, cooled
2 cups black beans (canned, drained)
1 1/2 cups frozen corn
1 1/2 cups diced tomatoes
1 cup frozen peas
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (I tend to add more ( I love cilantro!)
1 cup diced avocado (add just before serving)
DRESSING
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil (or other vegetable oil)
1 tablespoon onion, grated
2 garlic cloves, minced (I use 3-4, but I like garlic!)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Preparation

Cook the barley according to package directions; drain and cool.
Combine and toss the barley, black beans, corn, tomato, peas, cilantro, and avocado.
Combine in a blender or airtight container, the water, lemon juice, oil, onion, garlic, salt and pepper.
Blend or shake, then pour over salad and toss. Keep refrigerated.