Ancient Grains Salad Recipe – Sunset Magazine

Ingredients

• 1 dried New Mexico or California chili (about 6 in.)
• 1 teaspoon salad oil
• 1 onion (1/2 lb.), finely chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced or pressed
• 1/3 cup amaranth
• 1/3 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup corn kernels, fresh or frozen
• 1 cup fat-skimmed chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 4 large butter lettuce leaves, rinsed and crisped
• Salt
• Fresh-ground pepper