Seven species (Grain!) salad

By Hummusit • March 17, 2011 • 2 Comments

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Author Notes: This is my own recipe, based on a rice salad that I once tasted. I was looking for a recipe for the Jewish fall holidays and adapted what I had tasted to the "Seven Species" (of the land of Israel). It contains a bit more than just them, but they are all represented, and healthy, too. - Hummusit

Serves 6-8

For the salad:

1 cup wheat kernels
1 cup pearl barley
1.5-2 ounces raisins
1.5-2 ounces chopped dried figs
seeds from half a pomegranate
1 bunch chopped flat leaf parsley
1 bunch chopped green onions
1.5-2 ounces walnuts or natural pecans
1.5-2 ounces pumpkin seeds

For the dressing:

3 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons tamari sauce
4 tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepper to taste

In separate pots, cook the wheat and barley in 2 cups of water, each (as you would cook rice).
Once cooked, mix the wheat and barley in large bowl.
Shake all the dressing ingredients in a jar, and pour over the wheat and barley, letting it cool together.
In a skillet, toast the nuts and seeds, then add to the grains.
Add all the remaining ingredients and season to taste. Serve warm or cold.
Be'teavon!

Tags: Healthy, Holidays