Citrus Grain Salad

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Time to Prepare this Recipe 25 minutes Prep: 15 minutes Cook: 0 minutes
Calories Per Serving and Nutrition Information 847 calories per serving view nutrition facts
# of servings this recipe makes 4 servings suggest servings
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Ingredients

2 large naval oranges
4 cups rice brown, cooked (or other cooked grains)
1 tablespoon orange zest grated
1/3 cup parsley leaves fresh, minced, tightly packed
1 cup carrots shredded
1/2 cup celery finely chopped
1/3 cup raisins, seedless
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon wine vinegar
3 tablespoons lemon juice fresh squeezed
1/2 teaspoon sea salt or to taste
1 x black pepper freshly ground
1 x lettuce leaves

Directions

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.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 277g
Amount per Serving
Calories 847 15% of calories from fat
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.0g22%
 Saturated Fat 2.0g9%
 Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 341mg14%
Total Carbohydrate 163.0g54%
 Dietary Fiber 4.0g17%
 Sugars 9.0g
Protein 14.0g28%
Vitamin A 117%  Vitamin C 27%
Calcium 8%  Iron 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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