"I can't think of a better dish to round out a meal. My grain salad features all my favorite nuts, seeds and fruits. Try adding grilled chicken to make it a meal on its own. â??Rachel Dueker, Gervais, Oregon..."
INGREDIENTS
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3 cups water
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1/2 cup medium pearl barley
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1/2 cup uncooked wild rice
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2/3 cup uncooked basmati rice
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1/2 cup slivered almonds
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1/2 cup sunflower kernels
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1/2 cup salted pumpkin seeds or pepitas
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1/2 cup each golden raisins, chopped dried apricots and dried cranberries
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1/3 cup minced fresh parsley
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4 teaspoons grated orange peel
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VINAIGRETTE:
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2/3 cup walnut oil
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2/3 cup raspberry vinegar
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2 teaspoons orange juice
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2 teaspoons pepper
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1 teaspoon salt