Lunch: Mixed-Grain Salad with Dried Fruit

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Cranberries, Brown Rice

Health and fertility benefits of Mixed-Grain Salad with Dried Fruit

Researchers believe that cranberries contain substances that prevent infection-causing bacteria from sticking to the urinary tract walls. However, store-bought cranberry juice is typically all sugar - so make sure to stick with straight cranberries. Brown rice is a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity.

Ingredients

1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 chopped shallots
1 cup brown rice
1 cup wild rice
1 cup wheat berries (also called hard wheat berries)
2 cups water
2 cups chicken stock or canned low-salt chicken broth
3/4 cups dried cranberries
1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
1/2 cup dried currants
1/2 cup Sherry wine vinegar
2 tablespoons walnut oil or olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage or 2 teaspoons dried rubbed sage
1 cup coarsely chopped pecans

Instructions

Heat oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add shallots and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add brown rice, wild rice and wheat berries; stir to coat. Add 2 cups water and 2 cups stock. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover and cook until grains are tender and liquid is absorbed, about 40 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir cranberries, apricots, and currants into grains. Cool to room temperature.
Whisk vinegar, walnut oil, and sage in small bowl to blend. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Season generously with salt and pepper.(Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before serving.)
Stir pecans into salad and serve.

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