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Kwanzaa Salad

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This is a festive salad for Kwanzaa because the holiday's colors of red, green and black are all mixed together.

Ingredients

1 C. quick-cooking barley
1 19 oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 large red bell pepper, chopped
1 large green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 C. parsley, chopped
2 shallots, finely chopped
1/4 C. olive oil
2 Tbs. white-wine vinegar
1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. sugar
Salt and pepper to taste
6-8 drops hot pepper sauce, or to taste

Directions

Bring 2 C. water and 1 tsp. salt to boil in medium saucepan. Stir in barley adn simmer 8-10 minutes, or until tender. Remove from heat and let stand 3 minutes. Meanwhile, in large bowl, combine beans, peppers, parsley and shallots. Add cooked barley and toss. In small bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, cumin, sugar, salt and pepper and hot sauce. Pour over salad and toss until thoroughly combined.

From: Parents.com