Curried Brown Rice and Wheatberry Salad
- Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
2 cups, tightly packed, cooked brown rice2 cups, tightly packed, cooked spelt or wheatberries1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed, or 1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas1/4 cup chopped chives1 red pepper, diced1 broccoli crown, broken into small florets and steamed four minutes1/4 cup chopped or slivered almonds, lightly toasted1/4 cup raisins (I used dried cranberries)For the dressing:3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice3/4 teaspoon curry powder (more to taste)Pinch of turmeric1/4 teaspoon chili powder (optional)Salt to taste1 small garlic clove, minced or pureed3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1/3 cup plain fat free yogurtLettuce leaves or radicchio leaves for serving (optional)
1. In a large bowl, combine the grains and remaining salad ingredients.
2. In a medium bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the lemon juice, curry powder, turmeric, chili powder, salt and garlic. Whisk in the olive oil and the yogurt. Taste and adjust seasoning. Toss with the grains. Serve on lettuce or radicchio leaves if desired.
Yield: Serves six.
Advance preparation: The grains freeze well and will keep for three or four days in the refrigerator. Steamed broccoli will keep for two or three days in the refrigerator. You can assemble the salad through step 1 hours before you make the dressing and toss the salad.
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BUUKWORM14.
2. In a medium bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the lemon juice, curry powder, turmeric, chili powder, salt and garlic. Whisk in the olive oil and the yogurt. Taste and adjust seasoning. Toss with the grains. Serve on lettuce or radicchio leaves if desired.
Yield: Serves six.
Advance preparation: The grains freeze well and will keep for three or four days in the refrigerator. Steamed broccoli will keep for two or three days in the refrigerator. You can assemble the salad through step 1 hours before you make the dressing and toss the salad.
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BUUKWORM14.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 378.6
- Total Fat: 11.0 g
- Cholesterol: 0.3 mg
- Sodium: 207.7 mg
- Total Carbs: 61.9 g
- Dietary Fiber: 10.8 g
- Protein: 12.2 g
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