Title: Two-Bean And Barley Salad with Pine Nuts
Categories: March 1991
Yield: 1 servings

1 lb Dried black beans; soaked in
-enough
; cold water to cover
; them by 2 inches
; overnight or
; quick-soaked
; (procedure follows)
; and drained
1 c Barley; (not quick-cooking)
6 tb Fresh lemon juice
1 tb Dijon-style mustard
3/4 c Olive oil
1 1/2 c Finely chopped red onion
1 lb Green beans; trimmed
1/2 c Pine nuts; toasted lightly

--------------------------------DRIED BEANS--------------------------------
1/2 lb Dried beans; picked over, up
-to
; 1

To prepare the salad

In a kettle combine the black beans with enough cold water to cover them by
2 inches, simmer them, covered, for 1 hour, or until they are tender, and
drain them well. While the beans are cooking, in a large saucepan combine
the barley with 4 cups boiling salted water and simmer it, covered, for 45
minutes, or until it is cooked but still al dente. Drain the barley in a
colander, rinse it, and drain it well. In a small bowl whisk together the
lemon juice, the mustard, and salt and pepper to taste, add the oil in a
stream, whisking, and whisk the dressing until it is emulsified. In a large
bowl combine the black beans, the barley, and the onion, add the dressing,
and toss the salad until it is combined well. The salad may be prepared up
to this point 1 day in advance and kept covered and chilled. In a saucepan
of boiling salted water cook the green beans for 4 to 5 minutes, or until
they are just tender, refresh them under cold water, and drain them well.
Cut the beans crosswise into 1/4-inch pieces, add them to the salad with
pine nuts and salt and pepper to taste, and toss the salad until it is
combined well. Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature.

To quick soak dried beans

In a colander rinse the beans under cold water and discard any discolored
ones. In a kettle combine the beans with enough cold water to cover them by
2 inches, bring the water to a boil, and boil the beans for 2 minutes.
Remove the kettle from the heat and let the beans soak, covered, for 1
hour.

Serves 6 to 8.

Gourmet March 1991

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