Rachel Green Oat Rice Salad
 
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Adapted from Greta Podleski’s Every Salad Ever, this grain-forward salad is inspired by the viral "Jennifer Aniston" or “Rachel Green” salad, using oat rice for a heartier bite.
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Recipe type: Grainy Salad
Serves: 4-6
Ingredients
  • 1 cup oat rice, uncooked
  • 1 can chick peas, drained, rinsed
  • 2 cups diced English cucumbers
  • 1 cup cubed feta cheese
  • ½ cup dried cranberries
  • ½ cup slivered almonds, toasted
  • ½ cup flat leaf parsley, chopped .
  • Dressing
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • Juice of a 1 lemon + lemon zest
  • 1.5 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • salt and pepper
Instructions
  1. Prep the Base: In a large bowl, combine the cooked oat rice, chickpeas, cucumbers, feta, cranberries, and toasted almonds.
  2. Whisk the Dressing: In a small jar or blender, combine all dressing ingredients and shake/blend until emulsified.
  3. Combine: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently.
  4. Finish: Fold in the fresh parsley just before serving to keep it vibrant.
Recipe by Energize Nutrition at https://energizenutrition.ca/oat-rice-101/