Herbed Whole-Oat Salad Recipe

Name: Herbed Whole-Oat Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup whole oats (also called oat groats)*; 1/2 cup minced onion; 1 large shallot if desired, minced; 1 1/8 teaspoons ground allspice; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, or to taste; 2 tablespoons olive oil (preferably extra-virgin), or to taste; 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh parsley leaves; 1/3 cup finely chopped fresh mint leaves; 1 cucumber, peeled if desired, seeded, and chopped; 1 cup vine-ripened cherry tomatoes, quartered; *available at natural foods stores

Servings: persons

1 cup whole oats (also called oat groats)*
1/2 cup minced onion
1 large shallot if desired, minced
1 1/8 teaspoons ground allspice
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, or to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil (preferably extra-virgin), or to taste
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
1/3 cup finely chopped fresh mint leaves
1 cucumber, peeled if desired, seeded, and chopped
1 cup vine-ripened cherry tomatoes, quartered
*available at natural foods stores

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In a large saucepan of salted boiling water cook oats 25 minutes.
2
Drain oats in a colander and rinse under cold water.
3
Set colander over a kettle of boiling water (oats should not touch water) and steam oats, covered with a kitchen towel and lid, until fluffy and dry, 5 to
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10 minutes (check water level in kettle occasionally, adding water if necessary).
5
While oats are cooking, in a large bowl stir together onion, shallot, allspice, and salt.
6
Stir in hot oats and cool.
7
Stir in lemon juice, oil, parsley, mint, and salt and pepper to taste.
8
Add cucumber and tomatoes and toss gently.
9
Salad may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered (herbs may discolor slightly).
10
Bring salad to room temperature before serving.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup whole oats (also called oat groats)*, 1/2 cup minced onion, 1 large shallot if desired, minced, 1 1/8 teaspoons ground allspice, and more.

Yes, Herbed Whole-Oat Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Herbed Whole-Oat Salad

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