Warm rice salad

 
                              WARM RICE SALAD
 
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 Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Vegetables                       Microwave
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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    1       tb           Butter
      1/2   c            Whole almonds
    3       c            Chicken stock
      1/2   c            Long-grain brown rice
      1/2   c            Barley
      1/2   c            Raisins
      1/2   lb           Shrimp -- peeled, cooked
    2       tb           Parsley -- fresh chopped
                         Lettuce leaves
                         Lemon twist
                         -----VINAIGRETTE-----
    1       tb           Wine vinegar
      1/2   ts           Dijon mustard
      1/4   ts           Salt
    1       pn           Pepper
    4       ts           Olive oil
 
   In pie plate, microwave butter until melted. Stir in
   almonds, microwave at High for 2 minutes or until
   browned, stirring often. Chop and set aside. In 8-cup
   casserole, microwave stock, rice and barley at High
   for 8 minutes or until boiling; stir. Cover and
   microwave at Medium (50%) for 45 minutes or until
   tender; stir in raisins. Let stand for 10 minutes.
   Vinaigrette: Combine vinegar, mustard, salt and
   pepper; whisk in oil. Stir into casserole; add shrimp
   and parsley. Mound onto lettuce lined plate; garnish
   with almonds and lemon.
  
 
 
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