Black bean and Barley salad

Black Bean & Barley Salad
From Cooking Smart for a Healthy Heart
Appeared in “The Reader's Digest

INGREDIENTS

·1 cup carrot juice
·1/2 tsp. thyme
·1/2 tsp. salt
·1/8 tsp. cayenne
·1/2 cup quick-cooking barley
·3 tbs. fresh lemon (or lime) juice
·1 tbs. olive oil
·1 can (19 oz. about 2 cups) black beans rinsed and drained
·1 cup (or more) diced tomatoes
·1/2 cup (or more) diced avocado

DIRECTIONS

1. Combine carrot juice, thyme, salt and cayenne in saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat; add barley; reduce to a simmer. Cover. Cook until barley is tender (about 15 minutes).

2. Meanwhile, whisk lemon juice and oil in a large bowl. Add barley and any liquid remaining in pan; toss to coat. Add beans, tomatoes and avocado.

Serves four