Rye Berry Salad with Orange Vinaigrette |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Make this salad with any whole grain, including wheat berries or barley. Vary the chopped vegetables too, if you like. But don't change one iota of the simply luscious vinaigrette made with orange juice and champagne vinegar; it makes this salad burst with flavor. Ingredients:
3 cups water |
1 cup uncooked rye berries or wheat berries |
1 cup hot water |
3 tablespoons dried currants |
1 1/2 cups finely chopped celery |
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley |
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided |
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper |
1/4 cup finely chopped shallots |
1 tablespoon grated orange rind |
1 tablespoon fresh orange juice |
2 teaspoons champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar |
2 tablespoons olive oil |
Directions:
1. Combine 3 cups water and rye berries in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 1 hour. Drain.
2. Combine 1 cup hot water and currants in a small bowl; let stand 30 minutes. Drain well.
3. Combine rye berries, currants, celery, parsley, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper.
4. Combine 1/4 teaspoon salt, shallots, rind, juice, and vinegar in a small bowl, stirring well. Let stand 5 minutes. Stir in oil with a whisk. Pour shallot mixture over rye mixture; toss well to coat.
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