Lentil, Grain And Mushroom Salad
- Total Time
- 1 hour 30 minutes plus soaking time
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Ingredients
- 1cup wheat berries, soaked in cold water for 24 hours
- 5teaspoons salt, plus more to taste
- ½cup pearl barley
- ¼cup Wehani or other brown rice
- 1cup lentils, preferably brown
- 1½cups packed fresh basil leaves, plus additional sprigs for garnish
- ¾cup to 1 cup olive oil
- â…“cup sherry vinegar
- 1teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 8ounces cremini or white mushrooms, wiped clean, trimmed and sliced thin
Nutritional analysis per serving (8 servings)
405 calories; 21 grams fat; 3 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 15 grams monounsaturated fat; 3 grams polyunsaturated fat; 45 grams carbohydrates; 8 grams dietary fiber; 1 gram sugars; 11 grams protein; 292 milligrams sodium
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Preparation
- Step 1
Drain the wheat berries. Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil. Stir in the wheat berries and 2 teaspoons of the salt. Lower the heat and simmer, partly covered, 20 minutes. Stir in the barley and rice. Partly cover, and cook until the grains are just tender, about 30 minutes. Drain and cool.
- Step 2
Meanwhile, bring another medium saucepan of water to a boil. Stir in the lentils and 1½ teaspoons of the salt. Lower the heat and simmer, partly covered, until the lentils are just tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and cool. In a large bowl, combine the grains and lentils.
- Step 3
In a food processor, combine the basil leaves, ¾ cup of the olive oil, the vinegar, the remaining 1½ teaspoons salt and the pepper. Puree until smooth. Pour the dressing over the grains and lentils, and toss. The salad can be prepared to this point 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate, but let the salad return to room temperature before proceeding. Add the mushrooms to the salad and toss well. Adjust the seasoning, and add oil if the salad seems dry. Garnish with basil sprigs.
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