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Great Grain Salad

Name: Great Grain Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 12 servings (3/4 cup each).
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

2 reviews

Test Kitchen Approved

Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Cook: 1 hour + chilling

Makes

12 servings (3/4 cup each)

Updated: Oct. 24, 2022

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

Great Grain Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home

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

Directions

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

3/4 cup: 368 calories, 22g fat (3g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 281mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 4g fiber), 8g protein.

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