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1
cup lightly packed fresh basil
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1/4
cup lemon juice
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1/4
cup olive oil
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4
cloves garlic, minced
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2
cups cooked grain (quinoa*, wild rice and/or brown rice)
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1/2
cup sliced green onions
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4
cups mixed spring greens (torn Bibb lettuce and/or spring mix)
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2
cups blueberries (9-10 oz.)
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1
cup cantaloupe cubes
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1
cup yellow cherry tomatoes, halved
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1
small zucchini, cut lengthwise in narrow ribbons
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1/2
cup walnut pieces, toasted
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4
ounces smoked salmon, flaked (optional)
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1/3
cup snipped or shredded fresh herbs (dill, basil, and/or mint)
1. For basil dressing, in a blender or small food processor combine the 1 cup basil, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Cover and blend or process until nearly smooth, stopping to scrape down sides as needed; set aside.
2. In a medium bowl stir together cooked grains and green onions. Stir in about 2 tablespoons of the basil dressing to coat.
3. For the salad, line a large bowl with greens. Top greens with grains mixture, blueberries, cantaloupe, tomatoes, zucchini, walnuts, and (if desired) salmon. Drizzle with half the remaining basil dressing; toss gently. Sprinkle with fresh herbs. Pass remaining dressing. Makes 8 side-dish or 4 main-dish servings.
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1/2
cup quinoa
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1 1/3
cups water
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1/4
teaspoon salt
*For 2 cups cooked quinoa, in a fine strainer rinse quinoa under cold running water; drain. In a small saucepan combine water, the quinoa, and salt. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Let stand to cool slightly. Drain off remaining liquid. Fluff with a fork.
- Calories 207,
- Protein (gm) 5,
- Carbohydrate (gm) 21,
- Fat, total (gm) 13,
- Saturated fat (gm) 1,
- Monosaturated fat (gm) 6,
- Polyunsaturated fat (gm) 4,
- Dietary Fiber, total (gm) 4,
- Sugar, total (gm) 6,
- Vitamin A (IU) 1312,
- Vitamin C (mg) 23,
- Thiamin (mg) 0,
- Riboflavin (mg) 0,
- Niacin (mg) 1,
- Pyridoxine (Vit. B6) (mg) 0,
- Folate (µg) 73,
- Sodium (mg) 91,
- Potassium (mg) 394,
- Calcium (DV %) 50,
- Iron (DV %) 2,
- Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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How many servings does this make?
7/25/2011 03:33:07 PM Report AbuseThis salad is healthful and beautiful.....great for summer entertaining. Guests felt good about eating it and remarked about how pretty it looked.. You can cook the grains early in the day, prepare most of the fruits and veggies ahead and assemble at the last minute. I made it on a platter with colorful fruits and vegetables in sections on the top. With grilled meat at a cookout it's all that's needed to complete a meal (I did not use the salmon.)
7/23/2011 08:10:21 AM Report Abuse