This salad will become your go-to recipe throughout the summer for backyard barbecues, family gatherings or picnics at the beach. Look for precooked grain and legume blends in the grocery store near the rice.
- Prep time 25 minutes
- Total time 25 minutes
- Portion size 4 servings
- Credits : Canadian Living Magazine
Ingredients
Chive-Citrus Vinaigrette:
Method
In saucepan, bring 4 cups water to boil; stir in grain blend. Cook, uncovered, over medium-high heat until tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain and transfer to large bowl; let cool.Add carrot, yellow pepper, zucchini, radishes, peas and arugula to grains.
Chive-Citrus Vinaigrette: Meanwhile, in small bowl, whisk together orange juice, oil, vinegar, salt and pepper; stir in chives. Toss with salad. Sprinkle with pumpkin seeds.
Nutritional facts Per serving: about
- Fibre 6 g
- Sodium 187 mg
- Sugars 5 g
- Protein 11 g
- Calories 324.0
- Total fat 13 g
- Potassium 440 mg
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Saturated fat 2 g
- Total carbohydrate 23 g
%RDI
- Iron 26.0
- Folate 31.0
- Calcium 6.0
- Vitamin A 37.0
- Vitamin C 122.0
