Wild Rice and Barley Salad

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 8
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 157.5
  • Total Fat: 2.9 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 363.2 mg
  • Total Carbs: 28.8 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 4.9 g
  • Protein: 4.7 g

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Introduction

from Sunset Mag from Sunset Mag
Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

    1.75 c veg broth
    1/2 c uncooked brown and wild rice mix
    1/2 c uncooked pearl barley
    3/4 c rinsed and drained chickpeas
    1/3 c dried cherries
    1/4 c sliced green onions
    2 T red wine vinegar
    1-1/2 t extravirgin olive oil
    1 t Dijon mustard
    1/4 t salt
    1/4 t pepper
    2 T chopped fresh basil
    2 T slivered toasted almonds

Directions

Serves 8, 2/3 c per serving

Combine broth, rice and barley in a med saucepan and boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer for 40 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 5 minutes. Spoon rice mixture into a medium bowl. Add chickpeas, cherries and green onions.

Combine vinegar, olive oil, dijon, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Whisk and pour over rice mixture. Toss well and cover. Chill for 2 hours. Stir in basil and almonds.

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LNHEWITT.