Sprouted Grain Salad
By
Janus Joy Miller
@earth2joy
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I'm trying to use up my bountiful pantry, and thought I'd see how sprouted grains might work in a salad. It turned out beautifully. And NO COOKING REQUIRED.
Ingredients
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1 1/2 cwhole grain berries (spelt, rye, wheat, etc.)
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·filtered water
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1carrot, fresh, jullienne slices
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2 stalk(s)celery, finely chopped
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2 smallspring onions, green and white, finely chopped
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1 smallclove garlic, finely chopped (about the size of 2 whole cloves)
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1 can(s)whole hearts of palm, drained, chopped
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·zest of 1/2 lemon, finely chopped
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1 Tbspolive oil, extra virgin
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·salt and pepper to taste
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1/4 cfresh parsley, finely chopped
How to Make Sprouted Grain Salad
- Rinse the whole grains and place them in a bowl.
- Cover them with water and let sit at room temperature for 24 hours.
- Drain the grain.
- Rinse and drain twice daily for two more days, letting sit covered at room temperature, until you see the little tail of a sprout sticking out.
- Add all the rest of the ingredients, toss, and refrigerate 2 hours before serving to let the flavors blend.
