Colorful accents of carrots, zucchini, red onion, and fresh parsley add eye appeal to this delightful combination of whole grains, topped with a tasty omega-3-rich dressing. Test kitchen tip: If you have a toaster oven, it's an easy way to roast nuts. Spread pieces on foil and set toaster to low.
Moroccan Three-Grain Salad with Flaxseed-Walnut Dressing
Instructions
- In a large salad bowl, toss together cooked grains with zucchini, carrots, olives, red onion, parsley, and raisins.
- In a small skillet on medium heat, dry-toast walnuts, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Place toasted walnuts on a cutting board and cover with waxed paper. Crush walnuts with a mallet or the smooth side of a meat tenderizer.
- In a small bowl, whisk together remaining dressing ingredients. Stir in crushed walnuts until smooth. Pour dressing over grain-vegetable mixture and toss until well coated. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition Facts
Moroccan Three-Grain Salad with Flaxseed-Walnut Dressing
Amount Per Serving
Calories 230
% Daily Value*
Sodium 69mg
3%
Total Carbohydrates 29g
10%
Dietary Fiber 5g
20%
Protein 4g
8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
PER SERVING: 230 cal, 45% fat cal, 12g fat, 1g sat fat, 0mg chol, 4g protein, 29g carb, 5g fiber, 69mg sodium