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Citrus Grain Salad

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Submitted by geri1

YIELD

4 servings

PREP

15 min

COOK

0 min

READY

25 min

Ingredients

2 2
LARGE LARGE ORANGES *
4 946
CUPS ML RICE
brown, cooked (or other cooked grains)
1 15
TABLESPOON ML ORANGE ZEST
grated
79
CUP ML PARSLEY LEAVES
fresh, minced, tightly packed
1 237
CUP ML CARROTS
shredded
½ 118
CUP ML CELERY
finely chopped
79
2 3E+1
TABLESPOONS ML OLIVE OIL
2 3E+1
TABLESPOONS ML CANOLA OIL
1 15
TABLESPOON ML WHITE WINE VINEGAR
3 45
TABLESPOONS ML LEMON JUICE
fresh squeezed
½ 2.5
TEASPOON ML SEA SALT
or to taste
1 1
X X BLACK PEPPER
freshly ground *
1 1

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 (9.8 oz)
Amount per Serving
Calories 847 15% from fat
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 2g 9%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 341mg 14%
Total Carbohydrate 54g 54%
Dietary Fiber 4g 17%
Sugars g
Protein 28g
Vitamin A 117% Vitamin C 27%
Calcium 8% Iron 12%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet How is this calculated?
Low Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, Good source of fiber
 

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