Great Grain Salad

15 ingredients
3 steps

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
  • 2/3 cup walnut oil
  • 2/3 cup raspberry vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons orange juice
  • 2 teaspoons pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. 1
    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.
  2. 2
    In a large bowl, combine the almonds, sunflower kernels, pumpkin seeds, dried fruit, parsley and orange zest; add barley and rices.
  3. 3
    In a small bowl, whisk the vinaigrette ingredients. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

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