Date: August 4th, 2009
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YUM! Rice and Barley Salad w/Mint!!! Tasty…

Minted Wild Rice and Barley Salad

Quick Info:
Servings
Contains Wheat/GlutenContains Wheat/Gluten
VegetarianVegetarian
Diabetes-FriendlyDiabetes-Friendly

Nutritional Info (Per serving):
Calories: 144, Saturated Fat: 0g, Sodium: 105mg, Dietary Fiber: 3g, Total Fat: 3g, Carbs: 27g, Cholesterol: 0mg, Protein: 4g

Exchanges: Vegetable: 1, Fruit: 0.5, Starch: 1, Fat: 0.5
Carb Choices: 2

Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 40 mins
Rest Time: 4 h
Total Time: 1 h 10 mins

Ingredients

  • 4 cup(s) water
  • 1 cup(s) rice, wild
  • 1/2 cup(s) barley
  • 2 cup(s) pea pods, fresh
  • 3/4 cup(s) raisins, golden
  • 6 scallion(s) (green onions)
  • orange peel
  • 2 teaspoon orange peel
  • 2/3 cup(s) orange juice
  • 2 tablespoon oil, olive
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper, black ground
  • 1/4 cup(s) mint, fresh

Preparation

1. In a large saucepan, bring the water to boiling; stir in uncooked wild rice and barley. Return to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 40 minutes or until wild rice and barley are tender. Drain off liquid. Transfer wild rice and barley to a large bowl.

2. Stir in pea pods, golden raisins, green onions, the 2 teaspoons orange peel, the orange juice, oil, salt, and pepper. Cover and chill for 4 to 6 hours. Tote salad and mint in an insulated cooler with ice packs.

3. To serve, stir in mint. If desired, garnish with additional orange peel.

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