KAMUT AND WILD RICE SALAD

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Categories     Salad     Side     Healthy     Simmer

Yield 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup Kamut kernels
1/4 to 1/2 cup wild rice
1/4 cup roasted hazelnuts, chopped (optional)
2 tablespoons finely diced red pepper
1/4 cup dried cranberries, soaked in hot water for 1 minute and drained well
1 orange, cut into segments and diced
1 cup Edamame beans, cooked (optional)
2 tablespoons Italian parsley, chopped
grated zest of 1/2 orange
grated zest of 1/2 lemon
1 to 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice or to taste
1 to 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice or to taste
1 teaspoon red or white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring 4 cups water to boil. Salt water. Add Kamut and cook over low heat, partially covered, for 1 hour until tender but not mushy. Cook wild rice in 1 cup water, uncovered, until just tender but still with a bite. Drain and spread grains on baking sheet to cool. In a bowl, mix grains with nuts, peppers, orange pieces, cranberries and parsley. Make dressing: In separate bowl combine orange and lemon juices, zest, vinegar and oil. Toss salad with dressing.

tim mcdavid
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This salad is delicious! I highly recommend it.


Md Arafath
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This salad is a great make-ahead meal. I made it on Sunday and ate it all week for lunch.


Jacqueline Nyawire
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I'm not a big fan of dressing, but I really enjoyed the dressing on this salad. It's light and flavorful.


Beji Mohamed
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This salad is very versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


Malik Adnan
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I love the addition of the pomegranate seeds. They add a nice pop of color and flavor to the salad.


Somon Khan
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover rice. I always have some leftover brown rice in my fridge, and this is a great way to use it up.


Zwivhuya Okhethwa
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I'm not a huge fan of kamut, but I really enjoyed this salad. The dressing is what makes it.


Mnyanwez OG
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This is one of my favorite salads. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


wadan khan
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I made this salad for a party last weekend and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the fact that it's so healthy.


Juelies Moreno
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This salad is amazing! I love the combination of kamut and wild rice, and the dressing is to die for.