Whole Grain Sorghum Salad with Cashews

1 cup uncooked sorghum
4 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil
1 1/2 cups carrots, sliced thin 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper 3/4 cup sliced celery
1 cup cashews
2 green onions, sliced

Dressing:

3 Tbsp seasoned rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
1 1/2 Tbsp Asian sesame oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 tsp. salt
Dash of freshly ground pepper

Rinse and drain sorghum kernels. In heavy 3-quart saucepan, bring sorghum and broth to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 45 to 50 minutes or until grain is tender. Drain excess liquid; set aside. In medium skillet, heat olive oil over med-high heat. Add carrots, peppers and celery and cook for 3 to 5 minutes until tender crisp. Add cashews and green onions. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until nuts begin to toast. Remove from heat. In a large bowl, stir together with cooked sorghum.

For Dressing:

Combine vinegar, oils, garlic, salt and pepper in a jar with a tight- fitting lid. Shake well and pour over salad. Toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld.



Ingredients

1 cup uncooked sorghum
4 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil
1 1/2 cups carrots, sliced thin 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper 3/4 cup sliced celery
1 cup cashews
2 green onions, sliced

Dressing:

3 Tbsp seasoned rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
1 1/2 Tbsp Asian sesame oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 tsp. salt
Dash of freshly ground pepper


Directions

Rinse and drain sorghum kernels. In heavy 3-quart saucepan, bring sorghum and broth to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 45 to 50 minutes or until grain is tender. Drain excess liquid; set aside. In medium skillet, heat olive oil over med-high heat. Add carrots, peppers and celery and cook for 3 to 5 minutes until tender crisp. Add cashews and green onions. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until nuts begin to toast. Remove from heat. In a large bowl, stir together with cooked sorghum.

For Dressing:

Combine vinegar, oils, garlic, salt and pepper in a jar with a tight- fitting lid. Shake well and pour over salad. Toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Sorghum is an extremely versatile grain that you can serve like rice or quinoa or other whole grains.You can cook sorghum grain using your stovetop, slow cooker, oven, rice cooker or whatever option you prefer to prepare your favorite meals. Whole grain sorghum adds a hearty, nutty flavor to your favorite recipes. Use it in salads and in place of pasta and rice. Sorghum grain can also be toasted as a crunchy addition to a tossed salad. Be sure to check out our cooking tips library and get started with new and exciting recipes today.

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