Sonora Grain and fresh herb salad

INGREDIENTS

 

  • 1 lb. cooked Llano Seco Sonora Grains 
  • 2-3 Jimmy Nardello Peppers (or any mild, sweet pepper) 
  • 1/2 bunch cilantro leaves 
  • 1/2 bunch mint leaves 
  • 1 stalk lemongrass, thinly sliced - only slice the bottom 3 inches 
  • 6 kaffir lime leaves, thinly sliced 

Dressing 

  • 1/4 cup lime juice 
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar 
  • 2 tbls. honey 
  • 3/4 cup neutral oil 
  • Salt and pepper to taste  


    DIRECTIONS 

    1. Soak grains over night. 
    2. Cook grains in boiling water until desired tenderness, about 1-2 hours. 
    3. Whisk together all dressing ingredients. 
    4. Mix grains, peppers, cilantro and mint leaves, lemongrass and kaffir lime leaves together. 
    5. Drizzle dressing over grain salad. 
    6. Toss salad until fully dressed. 

    If you came to the Rancho for the Sierra Oro Farm Trail 2019, this was our sample bite. Enjoy!