Citrus Grain Salad

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A vibrant, sweet-and-tart salad featuring fresh oranges and hearty whole grains.
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This refreshing Citrus Grain Salad is a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and earthy flavors. Bright Navel orange segments provide juicy pops of citrus that cut through the chewy texture of cooked whole grains like barley or brown rice. The mix is elevated with crisp shredded carrots, fresh parsley, and sweet raisins, all bound together by a zesty lemon-olive oil vinaigrette. It’s a versatile dish that shines as a light lunch, a healthy side for summer barbecues, or a make-ahead meal for picnics. The flavors meld beautifully as it chills, making it an easy, satisfying, and colorful addition to any table.

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Citrus Grain Salad

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4 Calories: 23.5

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This refreshing Citrus Grain Salad is a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and earthy flavors. Bright Navel orange segments provide juicy pops of citrus that cut through the chewy texture of cooked whole grains like barley or brown rice. The mix is elevated with crisp shredded carrots, fresh parsley, and sweet raisins, all bound together by a zesty lemon-olive oil vinaigrette. It&# 226;ÂÂs a versatile dish that shines as a light lunch, a healthy side for summer barbecues, or a make-ahead meal for picnics. The flavors meld beautifully as it chills, making it an easy, satisfying, and colorful addition to any table.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Grate 1 tablespoon of zest from the oranges using a fine grater, being careful to remove only the colored outer skin. Set aside.
  2. Peel the oranges and carefully separate them into segments. Set aside 8 segments for garnish and coarsely chop the remaining segments.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked grains, orange zest, chopped orange segments, minced parsley, shredded carrots, chopped celery, and raisins.
  4. In a small jar or bowl, whisk together the olive oil, safflower oil, wine vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
  5. Pour the dressing over the grain mixture and toss thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly coated.
  6. Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lemon juice if needed.
  7. Serve on a bed of lettuce or radicchio leaves and garnish with the reserved orange segments.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 23.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.1g1%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 0.0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate 6.0g2%
Dietary Fiber 1.2g5%
Sugars 4.5g
Protein 0.5g1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: citrus, grain, salad, vegan, orange, barley, brown rice, healthy, lunch, side dish, fresh, parsley, carrots, vinaigrette, make-ahead, vegetarian
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