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By J9Rose

Rate this recipe 5/5 (1 Votes)
Multi-Grain Salad with Shrimp 1 Picture
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Servings 6
Preparation time 15
Cooking time 60

  • 2 dozen shrimp
  • 2 heads garlic
  • 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1/3 cup carrot, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
  • 4 to 6 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
  • 6 cups assorted cooked grains such as wheat berries, barley, kamut or wild rice
  • 1 cup red pepper, finely chopped
  • 1 cup yellow pepper, finely chopped
  • 1/3 cup zucchini, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup celery, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons scallion, minced
  • 2 tablespoons flat-leaf parsley, chopped

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  • 1 orange
  • 10 large fresh basil leaves, sliced into ribbons
  • 1/4 cup red onion, minced
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  • OPTIONAL: 1/4 cup dry jack cheese, grated
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  • 1/2 cup semi-pearled farro
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
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  • 1 cup 1 cup raw wild rice
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