Citrus grain salad

 
                             CITRUS GRAIN SALAD
 
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 Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Salads                           Fruits
                 Breads
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    2       lg           Naval oranges
    4       c            Cooked grains, such as
                         - brown rice, barley or
                         - kamut
    1       tb           Grated orange zest
      1/3   c            Fresh parsley, minced and
                         - tightly packed
    1       c            Carrots, shredded
      1/2   c            Celelry, finely chopped
      1/3   c            Raisins or currants
    2       tb           Olive oil
    2       tb           Safflower or canola oil
    1       tb           Wine vinegar
    3       tb           Lemon juice, fresh squeezed
      1/2   ts           Sea salt or to taste
                         Freshly ground pepper
                         Lettuce or radicchio 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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