sprouted grain salad

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Friendswood, TX
Updated on Jan 30, 2015

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.

prep time 1 Hr
cook time
method No-Cook or Other
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups whole grain berries (spelt, rye, wheat, etc.)
  • - filtered water
  • 1 - carrot, fresh, jullienne slices
  • 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
  • 2 small spring onions, green and white, finely chopped
  • 1 small clove garlic, finely chopped (about the size of 2 whole cloves)
  • 1 can whole hearts of palm, drained, chopped
  • - zest of 1/2 lemon, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, extra virgin
  • - salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped

How To Make sprouted grain salad

  • Step 1
    Rinse the whole grains and place them in a bowl.
  • Step 2
    Cover them with water and let sit at room temperature for 24 hours.
  • Step 3
    Drain the grain.
  • Step 4
    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.
  • Step 5
    Add all the rest of the ingredients, toss, and refrigerate 2 hours before serving to let the flavors blend.

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