The vegetarian sous chef at work (as opposed to our regular chef) made this last week and it was really good. And timely!
Seven Grain Salad Primavera
1 cup of each of the following, cooked:
quinoa, wheatberries, wild rice, white rice, bulgur, barley, couscous
You may substitute any of your favorite grains. Cook according to package instructions. Be sure to end up with about seven cups of cooked grain.
½ red pepper, chopped
½ orange pepper, chopped
½ yellow pepper, chopped
1 small red onion, chopped
½ bunch scallions, chopped
Mix together and set aside.
For the dressing:
½ cup mango chutney
¼ cup prepared plum sauce
½ cup orange juice
¼ cup sesame oil
1 teaspoon roughly chopped fresh ginger
1 teaspoon fresh garlic, chopped
Blend all of the ingredients in a food processor. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Mix the grains, dressing, and chopped vegetables. Garnish with extra chopped scallions.