Saturday, July 20, 2013

Grain Salad w/ Curry Vinaigrette



I have been trying to use different grains in my cooking this salad has quinoa, couscous, lentils, and wheat berries.  Along with this healthy assortment of grains the salad also has navy beans, carrot, bell pepper, and red onion.  All tossed with a curry vinaigrette.  The inspiration for this salad came from one I purchase at a local Fairway Market.  This now will be a delicious fulling lunch on a hot summer day, or a perfect side dish to accompany some grilled chicken.  

Prepare Grains:

1/2 cup lentils
1/2 cup wheat berries
1/2 cup Israeli couscous
1/2 cup quinoa

Prepare all of the above according to the package directions.  (I cooked the wheat berries and quinoa together since they took the same amount of water and time)

Cool and add in: 

1 can rinsed drained navy beans
1/2 red bell pepper finely diced
1/4 cup red onion finely diced
1 small carrot finely diced

Toss with Vinaigrette:

1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
2 tablespoon olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder






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