Pearled Sorghum Strawberry Salad
Gluten Free Recipe
Yields 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup Nu Life Market Pearled Sorghum Grain
- 1½ cups of Water
- 6 cups Fresh Spinach Leaves
- 1½ cups Strawberries
- ¼ cup + 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 3 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
- 1 tsp Honey
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
- Pinch of Pepper
- ¼ cup Sunflower Kernels (optional)
Instructions
In a sauce pan add 1 cup pearled sorghum to 1½ cups water, cover, and bring to a boil, reduce heat and allow to simmer for approximately 15 minutes. Remove lid and allow excess water to evaporate off while cooking for approximately 5 more minutes. When kernels are soft and fully cooked remove from heat and place in a large bowl. Mix in 1 tsp of olive oil to cooked sorghum kernels,cover and place to the side until salad is prepared.
To make dressing, chop ¼ cup of strawberries (approximately 3 large strawberries) into small pieces. Add ¼ cup olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, lemon juice, pepper and chopped strawberries into a small bowl and whisk vigorously.
Slice remainder of strawberries and toss in a bowl with the spinach leaves, sunflower kernels, pearled sorghum and dressing. Serve immediately.
Make This Gluten Free Recipe at Home!
Gluten free never tasted so good. Make this Pearled Sorghum Strawberry Salad recipe using quality, delicious products from Nu Life Market.
Nu Life Market’s gluten free White Pearled Sorghum Grain is an excellent gluten free alternative to couscous, quinoa, and pasta. Pearled sorghum can be infused with numerous flavors, transforming any ordinary meal. With an ‘al dente’ texture this grain is sure to shake up your salads, stir-fry, or any savory meat dish. You may also want to try our white pearled grain sorghum as a bed for tofu, chicken or any savory meat dish.
How to Cook Our Pearled Sorghum Grain
Combine ½ cup of pearled grain sorghum with 1½ cups of water in a glass bowl. Place in microwave on HIGH for 14 to 16 minutes or until desired texture is reached. Stir once halfway through cook time. Drain and rinse with cool water. (Cook time based on 1200 watt microwave. Adjust time as needed based on wattage of your microwave.)
Shelf Life
Store in sealed container in a cool, dry place for up to one year.
Ingredients
Pearled Grain Sorghum