Two-Bean and Barley Salad Recipe with Pine Nuts - Healthy and Delicious

Ingredients

• 1 lb (454 g) dried black beans , soaked in enough cold water to cover them by 2 inches overnight or quick-soaked (procedure follows) and drained (0.5 – 1 lb (454 g) dried beans — picked over)
• 1 cup barley — not quick-cooking
• 6 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tbsp dijon-style mustard
• 0.75 cup olive oil
• 1.5 cup finely chopped red onion
• 1 lb (454 g) green beans — trimmed
• 0.5 cup pine nuts — lightly toasted