Citrus Grain Salad

25 minutes Prep: 15 minutes Cook: 0 minutes

847 calories per serving view nutrition facts

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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

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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Serving Size 277g

Amount per Serving

Calories 847 15% of calories from fat