Bean and Grain Salad
Look for wheat berries in the health food section of most grocery stores and at bulk or health food stores. Adding the avocado increases the fat intake; if this is a concern, leave the avocado out.
Look for wheat berries in the health food section of most grocery stores and at bulk or health food stores. Adding the avocado increases the fat intake; if this is a concern, leave the avocado out.
Chipotle sauce gives a subtle smokiness to the salad and is not as hot as regular hot pepper sauce. However, you can substitute 1/4 tsp (1 mL) regular hot pepper sauce. Instead of grilling the corn, you can use 4 cups (1 L) cooked corn kernels.
"There has to be lobster," agreed Bob and Barbara when planning the menu. And what a delicious way to savour it: in a fragrant, light dressing with an Asian heritage. To julienne daikon (large Asian radish), cut peeled daikon crosswise into very thin slices, then into matchstick-size strips.
Blood oranges (moro oranges) add a colourful touch to a refreshing salad after the main course. You can prepare all but the avocado a few hours ahead and chill separately until ready to assemble.