Cool Salad

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Servings: 1 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A refreshing mix of hearty beans, barley, and crisp vegetables dressed in zesty sesame vinegar.
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This vibrant Cool Salad is a perfect balance of texture and flavor, featuring a hearty base of cooked seven-bean and barley mix. The addition of creamy avocado, crisp cucumber, and sweet pimiento creates a delightful contrast in every bite. Brightened with fresh lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, and a touch of sesame oil, this dish is light yet satisfying. It’s an excellent choice for a quick lunch, a picnic side, or a healthy dinner companion. Easy to assemble with pantry staples, this vegan-friendly salad comes together in minutes and tastes even better as the flavors meld.

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Cool Salad

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 1 Calories: 184.5

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This vibrant Cool Salad is a perfect balance of texture and flavor, featuring a hearty base of cooked seven-bean and barley mix. The addition of creamy avocado, crisp cucumber, and sweet pimiento creates a delightful contrast in every bite. Brightened with fresh lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, and a touch of sesame oil, this dish is light yet satisfying. It&# 226;ÂÂs an excellent choice for a quick lunch, a picnic side, or a healthy dinner companion. Easy to assemble with pantry staples, this vegan-friendly salad comes together in minutes and tastes even better as the flavors meld.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Dice the avocado, cucumber, and onion into small, uniform pieces.
  2. Dice the pimiento and snip the fresh chives.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, sesame oil, sea salt, onion powder, garlic powder, dried basil, and dried oregano to create the dressing.
  4. Place the cooled cooked 7 Bean & Barley mixture into a large salad bowl.
  5. Add the diced avocado, cucumber, onion, pimiento, and chives to the bowl.
  6. Pour the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients.
  7. Gently toss everything together until evenly coated.
  8. Serve immediately while cold and crisp.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 184.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.6g1%
Saturated Fat 0.2g1%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 4.5mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 42.0g15%
Dietary Fiber 5.7g23%
Sugars 1.2g
Protein 3.4g7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: bean, barley, salad, vegan, avocado, cucumber, sesame, vinegar, healthy, easy, quick, lunch, side dish, refreshing, plant-based
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