Creamy High-Protein Bean and Barley Salad

Name: Creamy High-Protein Bean and Barley Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Asian, Middle Eastern
Ingredients: • ¾ cup cooked barley (or up to 1 cup) hulless, pearled, or hulled; • 1 ½ cups cooked white beans 1 (15-ounce) can, drained and rinsed; • ¾ cup frozen shelled edamame simmered for 10 minutes; • ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes dried and soaked, or packed in oil, chopped; • 1 ½ tablespoons capers or ¼ cup chopped olives; • ¼ cup pumpkin seeds; • 1 shallot minced; • hemp hearts for garnish (optional); • ¼ cup lemon juice; • 2 tablespoons tahini; • ¼ cup artichoke hearts; • 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast or 1 tablespoon mellow miso; • 2 teaspoons harissa seasoning; • 2 teaspoons maple syrup; • 2 cloves garlic

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:30min

Your multivitamin, but in a bowl! This Creamy High-Protein Bean and Barley Salad is made almost entirely with pantry staples, making it an easy recipe to throw together any time. White beans, edamame, and barley provide plant protein and fiber, while a creamy artichoke dressing, capers, and sun-dried tomatoes brings bold Mediterranean-inspired flavor to every bite.

Updated at: Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:07:52 GMT