heartland grain salad

Categories: Wasnone
Yield: 32 Servings

Measure	Ingredient
2 cups	Wheatberries
2 cups	Wild rice
2 cups	Barley
2 cups	Basmati rice
2 cups	Toasted seeds and nuts --
	Assortment
2 cups	Dried fruits -- assortment
1 bunch	Parsley -- finely chopped
	Kosher salt and pepper
1 cup	Virgin olive oil
½ cup	Balsamic vinegar -- or
	Raspberry vinegar

Cook and chilll the grains. Toast the seeds and nuts: some assortment of pumpkins seeds, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, chopped peanuts, hazelnuts or cashews. Chop dried fuits: some assortment of apricots, dates, figs, raisins, or prunes. Combine all the ingredients and let set overnight. Adjust the seasonings and dressing before serving; you may need more of both.

Recipe By : Lou Jane Temple, Death by Rhubarb Categories : Recipes From Mysteries Salads