Orange and Strawberry Grains Salad

Orange and Strawberry Grains Salad

Serves 6

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked wheat berries
½ cup uncooked red quinoa
2 tbsp. freshly grated orange zest
2 tbsp. freshly squeezed orange juice
1 tbsp. Kowalski's Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice (from the Produce Department)
2 tsp. Kowalski's Pure Honey
½ tsp. (approx.) kosher salt, to taste
¼ tsp. freshly ground Kowalski's Black Peppercorns
2 tbsp. Kowalski's Extra Virgin Olive Oil
¼ cup chopped walnuts, toasted
3 tbsp. finely chopped fresh mint, plus some sprigs for garnish
4 oz. fresh strawberries, quartered
3 oz. crumbled fresh goat cheese
12 oz. canned mandarin oranges in 100% juice, drained
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Directions
  1. Prepare wheat berries and quinoa separately in unsalted water according to pkg. directions just until tender. Drain; chill completely in the refrigerator for 1-24 hrs.
  2. In a large salad or mixing bowl, combine zest, juices, honey, salt and pepper; whisk to combine. Slowly stream in olive oil, whisking to form an emulsion.
  3. Add chilled wheat berries, quinoa, nuts and chopped mint to the bowl; stir to coat.
  4. Gently fold in strawberries and cheese; gently fold in mandarin oranges.
  5. Serve immediately or cover with plastic wrap and chill for up to 12 hrs. Serve garnished with mint sprigs.