Citrus Grain Salad

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Citrus Grain Salad

 

2 large naval oranges

4 cs. cooked grains, such as brown rice, barley or kamut

1 tbsp. grated orange zest

1/3 c. fresh parsley, minced and tightly packed

1 c. carrots, shredded

1/2 c. celelry, finely chopped

1/3 c. raisins or currants

2 tbsps. olive oil

2 tbsps. safflower or canola oil

1 tbsp. wine vinegar

3 tbsps. lemon juice, fresh squeezed

1/2 tsp. sea salt or to taste

freshly ground pepper

lettuce or radicchio leaves

 

Grate 1 tablespoon zest from oranges (grate with gentle pressure to remove

only the colored part).

Set zest aside.

Peel oranges and separate into sections.

Set aside about 8 sections for garnish and coarsely chop remainder. Combine

grains, orange zest, chopped oranges, parsley, carrots, celery and raisins in

large bowl.

For dressing, combine oils, vinegar, lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste in

food processor or jar.

Pulse briefly or shake well to blend.

Pour dressing over grain mixture and toss until thoroughly blended. Taste and

add more salt or lemon juice, if needed, to perk up flavors.

Serve on a bed of lettuce leaves and garnish with reserved orange sections.

Serves 4.

 

 

 

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