Barley Lime Fiesta Salad

• 2 cups water

• 1 cup pearl barley

• 1 (8.75 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained

• ½ (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained

• 1 small red onion, chopped

• ½ green bell pepper, chopped

• ½ red bell pepper, chopped

• 1 large carrot, chopped

• 1 stalk celery, chopped

• ¾ chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, finely chopped, or to taste

• 1 tablespoon canola oil

• ½ teaspoon salt

• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

• ½ teaspoon ground cumin

Vinaigrette:

• ¼ cup water

• ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

• 2 tablespoons light corn syrup, or to taste

• 1 tablespoon canola oil, or to taste

• 1 tablespoon lime juice, or to taste

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice, or to taste

• 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar, or to taste

• ¼ teaspoon onion powder, or to taste