I improvised my second dish for tomorrow's potluck as part of my ongoing effort to consume the leftovers from last Sunday's brunch. (This seemed particularly appropriate because many of the same people will be at both meals - will anyone notice the reusing of ingredients?) The ingredients at hand were jarred mandarin oranges, dried cranberries, and slivered almonds, all of which I originally intended for spinach salad.
Tonight, I tossed a couple of cups each of cooked brown rice, white rice, and quinoa (cooked with cinnamon) together with a couple of handfuls each of the almonds and cranberries and the remaining half-jar of oranges. I then added a tablespoon or two each of balsamic vinegar and the juice from the orange jar. The mixture was generally good, but I think I need to experiment more with the dressing - I added a bit too much vinegar, then went overboard with orange in my attempt to compensate.
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2 comments:
I actually find that you can use quite a lot more vinegar or lemon/lime in a grain salad if you are making it the day ahead - the tartness is absorbed into the grains in a delicious - and much milder tasting - way. How was your salad when served?
I actually find that with grain salads, that the vinegar or lemon/lime can be quite a bit stronger when first made, because it is absorbed in a delicious way while aging overnight. How was your salad the next day?
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