Herbed Grains Salad

July 19, 2013

1 1/4 cups dry grains medley (try Trader Joe’s Harvest Grains, or any mixed grains you like such as wild rice, Israeli Couscous, whole wheat orzo, rice-lentil combos, etc)
1 large apple, diced
½-1 English cucumber (also called Hothouse, in the plastic wrapper), diced
4 green onions thinly sliced
1/3 cup dried cranberries
¼ cup toasted sliced almonds
Large handful of fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped
Large handful of fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
Juice of ½ an orange or a lemon
3 tbsp maple syrup
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
¼ cup Extra Virgin olive oil
Salt & pepper to taste

Cook grains according to package directions, making sure to include some salt in the water for flavor. When cooked, spread grains out onto a dinner plate to cool to room temperature. In a large bowl, whisk...
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Nutritions

Calories
409

Sodium
200mg
8% DV

Fat
25g
38% DV

Protein
8g
17% DV

Carbs
29g
9% DV

Fiber
5g
21% DV

Mixed Dinner