GREAT GRAIN SALAD

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I can't think of a better dish to round out a meal. My grain salad features all my favorite nuts, seeds and fruits. Try adding grilled chicken to make it a meal on its own. -Rachel Dueker, Gervais, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 16

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Ingredients

3 cups water
1/2 cup medium pearl barley
1/2 cup uncooked wild rice
2/3 cup uncooked basmati rice
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1/2 cup sunflower kernels
1/2 cup salted pumpkin seeds or pepitas
1/2 cup each golden raisins, chopped dried apricots and dried cranberries
1/3 cup minced fresh parsley
4 teaspoons grated orange zest
VINAIGRETTE:
2/3 cup walnut oil
2/3 cup raspberry vinegar
2 teaspoons orange juice
2 teaspoons pepper
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add barley and wild rice. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 55-65 minutes or until tender. Meanwhile, cook basmati rice according to package directions. Cool barley and rices to room temperature., In a large bowl, combine the almonds, sunflower kernels, pumpkin seeds, dried fruit, parsley and orange zest; add barley and rices. , In a small bowl, whisk the vinaigrette ingredients. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 368 calories, Fat 22g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 281mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 8g protein.