Corn-Avocado Salad with Black Beans and Barley

A light and nutrient-dense salad with a zesty lime vinaigrette that combines black beans, barley, corn, and creamy avocado in a wholesome combination.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cooked barley
• 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup corn kernels fresh or frozen
• 1 ripe avocado, diced
• 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Cooked barley, black beans, corn, diced avocado, chopped red onion, and cilantro should all be combined in a big bowl

To make the dressing, combine the lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl

After adding the dressing to the salad, gently toss to coat all of the ingredients

Let the flavors in the salad to mingle for at least half an hour by refrigerating it

Enjoy and serve cold