Kerry's Beany Salad Recipe

In a large saucepan bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Stir in barley and reduce heat to medium-low cover and simmer for 40 to 45 minutes or until tender. Let cool.

In a saucepan bring 1 1/2 cups water to a boil add the rice. Reduce heat to low and simmer covered for about 20 minutes or until tender. Let cool.

In a large bowl combine the cooled barley rice black beans kidney beans corn onions red bell pepper and cilantro. Mix well.

To make dressing: In a small bowl whisk together vinegar garlic chili powder salt red pepper flakes and black pepper. Whisk in oil and pour over salad and toss well. Transfer to a lettuce-lined bowl to serve.