Pumpkins aren't just for pies or Halloween decorations. These large, orange gourds - while naturally sweet - also work well in savory dishes. They pair well with poultry and pork (and especially bacon) and their creamy-when-cooked texture blends easily into soups.
Whole Grain Salad
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serves/makes:
ready in:
under 30 minutes
under 30 minutes
ingredients
3 cups cooked (and cooled) brown rice, couscous, bulgur or quinoa
1/2 yellow or orange bell pepper, cut in bite-size pieces
1/2 tomato, seeded, cut into bite-size pieces (optional)
1/4 cup chopped radish
2 scallions, green and white parts
1/4 cup finely chopped dried fruit*
2 tablespoons toasted nuts**
4 ounces diced low-fat mozzarella cheese
salt to taste, if desired
freshly ground black pepper to taste, if desired
1 lime, juiced
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives or flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint, cilantro, or chervil
directions
* like apricots, raisins, dates, figs or currants
** like pine nuts, sesame seeds or sunflower seeds, or chopped almonds, walnuts or pecans
In a large bowl, place bell pepper, tomato, radish, scallions, dried fruit, nuts (or seeds) and cheese. Mix lightly with fork. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Fluff cooled grain with a fork and season to taste with salt and pepper. Add to the bowl of salad ingredients, mixing it in lightly with fork.
Into a small container with a tight-fitting lid, pour the lime juice, oil and herbs. Cover and shake well until combined. Drizzle over the salad and mix in lightly with a fork.
Serve or refrigerate covered for up to 2 days.
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