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Healthy Whole Grain Salad

Going green never tasted this good! Everybody needs their source of healthy whole grains. Now, you can get it from this scrumptious salad bursting with nutrients and flavor.


Healthy Whole Grain Salad

Ingredients

For 8 people

  • 1/4 cup(s) olive oil
  • 8 tablespoon(s) chopped shallots
  • 1 cup(s) brown rice
  • 1 cup(s) wild rice
  • 1 cup(s) wheat berries
  • 16 floz water
  • 2 cup(s) vegetable broth or chicken stock
  • 3/4 cup(s) dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup(s) chopped dried apricots
  • 1/2 cup(s) dried currants
  • 8 tablespoon(s) sherry wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoon(s) walnut oil or olive oil
  • 1 cup(s) coarsely chopped pecans or walnuts, toasted

Directions

Heat oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat; add shallots and saut until translucent, about 5 minutes; add brown rice, wild rice and wheat berries; stir to coat; add 2 cups water and 2 cups stock; bring to boil; reduce heat to low; cover and cook until grains are tender and liquid is absorbed, about 40 minutes; remove from heat; stir cranberries, apricots and currants into grains; cool to room temperature. Whisk vinegar and walnut oil sage in small bowl to blend; pour over salad and toss to coat; season generously with salt and pepper; stir pecans into salad and serve.

Nutrition facts

  • Kcal: 468.24 kcal
  • Fibers (g): 8.43g
  • Sodium (mg): 174.5mg
  • Carbs: 63.54g
  • Fat: 21.28g
  • Saturated fat (g): 2.1g
  • Proteins: 8.2g