Exciting Grain Salad

Grain SaladServes 10-12This keeps really well. I always make extra to serve all week.1 c red quinoa (2 cups water or stock)1 c red lentils (3 cups water or stock)2 c wild rice (4 cups water or stock)Cook each grain separately in three separate pots, or one at a time: Sauté 1 clove of garlic and 1/4 of an onion for each grain (or lentils). Add the rice or lentils to the garlic/onion mixture; add the liquid for each.•Allow the wild rice to cook until it pops.•Cook the white rice until just cooked through. Cook the lentil until they are soft, but still hold their shape.•Allow the grains and lentils to cool on a sheet pan. Spread them out evenly on a sheet pan until cool.Combine:1 rib of celery, chopped fine1 cup of chopped parsley3 green onions to the green2 cups Daikon Radish gratedWhen grain is cool, mix all together and toss. Dressing for Salad5 sprigs of thyme, picked and chopped fine1 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon maple syrup1/4 cup champagne vinegar1/4 cup fresh lemon juice2 cups olive oilMix well and pour over grains.Garnish with radishes and one or two grated vegetables (for color) and place in a bed of Boston lettuce.