Mixed grain salad

16 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
cupVegetable oil
1cupShallots; chopped
2cupsBrown rice
2cupsWild rice
2cupsWheat berries; cooked
4cupsWater
4cupsVegetable broth
cupDried cranberries
1cupChopped dried apricots
1cupDried currants
1cupSherry vinegar
¼cupOlive oil
4teaspoonsDried sage
cupChopped pecans

Directions

DRESSING

Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat. Add shallots and saute until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add rices and wheat berries, stir and coat.

Add water and stock. Boil and reduce heat to low. Cover and cook until tender, about 40 minutes.

Remove from heat and add fruits. Stir and cool to room temperature. Whisk vinegar, oil and sage in small bowl. Pour over salad and stir to coat.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Can be made one day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Stir in nuts and serve.

Per serving: 485 Calories; 14g Fat (25% calories from fat); 11g Protein; 84g Carbohydrate; 1mg Cholesterol; 425mg Sodium Recipe by: Betsey Cullen

Posted to EAT-LF Digest by Betsy Burtis <ebburtis@...> on Sep 7, 98, converted by MM_Buster v2.0l.