Photo and nutritional info for bulgur, white beans and arugula variation.
Makes enough for about 8 side dishes or 2 main dish salads.
Better if chilled for a day or 2!
DIETS: LC VG VT
Serves: 8
Time: 120 Minutes

Ingredients: 

• 1 cup grains (bulgur, quinoa, barley, etc)
  
• 2 cups mushrooms (any kind), thinly sliced
  
• 1-1/2 cups cooked beans, drained and rinsed
  
• 1 small onion, 1 medium shallot or 3-4 scallions, finely chopped
  
• 2 cups packed greens (arugula, spinach, etc)
  
• 1/4 cup olive oil
  
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  
• 1 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  
• 2 large garlic cloves, minced or pressed
  
• 1 teaspoon paprika
  
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions:

• Cook grain of choice according to package instructions.
  
• Prepare the dressing by whisking together in a large bowl the olive oil, vinegars, garlic, paprika, oregano, salt and few turns of freshly ground pepper.
  
• To the dressing, add the mushrooms, beans and onion and let them marinate while the grains cook, stirring occasionally.
  
• When the grains are done, add them to the dressing mixture and toss to coat.
  
• Tear up the greens into bite-sized pieces and add to the mixture.
• Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour, but overnight if possible. Will keep for 3-5 days in the fridge.

Nutrition Info Per Serving: 
Calories 190
Total Fat 7 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 300 mg
Potassium 411 mg
Total Carbohydrate 26 g
Dietary Fiber 5 g
Sugars 1 g
Protein 7 g