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Kashi, Mint, and Almond Salad

Kashi, Mint, and Almond Salad

A mixture of grains often served as a warm breakfast cereal, Kashi's 7 Whole Grain Pilaf also works beautifully as a savory side dish. Look for it alongside rice and other whole grains in natural-foods stores.

Body+Soul, June 2007 http://www.marthastewart.com/131841/kashi-mint-and-almond-salad
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  • Prep Time 15 minutes
  • Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield Serves 4

Ingredients

    • 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus additional for drizzling
    • 1 small onion, finely chopped
    • Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
    • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
    • 2 garlic cloves, minced
    • 1 cup uncooked Kashi 7 Whole Grain Pilaf
    • 2 bay leaves
    • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
    • 8 cherry tomatoes, quartered
    • 5 tablespoons sliced natural almonds
    • 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
    • 1/4 cup chopped parsley
    • 4 large romaine leaves

Directions

  1. In a large saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat. Add onion and season with salt and pepper. Cook until tender and lightly browned, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Add cumin and garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  2. Add Kashi, 2 cups water, and bay leaves; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a bare simmer, cover, and cook until Kashi is tender, about 40 minutes (check occasionally to make sure Kashi isn't sticking; add water if needed). Transfer to bowl; remove and discard bay leaves. Add lemon juice and remaining oil and cool to room temperature, about 20 minutes.
  3. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary. Add tomatoes, 4 tablespoons almonds, mint, and parsley. Toss well.
  4. Place a romaine leaf on each of four plates. Spoon mixture into center of the leaves. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with remaining tablespoon of almonds.

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