Spelt or Barley Salad with Raisins, Beets and Citrus Vinaigrette

Ingredients:

2 cups uncooked whole grain spelt or barley 

1 orange

1 1/2 tablespoons lemon or lime juice

1 1/2 tablespoons flaxseed or olive oil

2 small raw beets, peeled and grated

1 raw carrot, grated

3/4 cup raisins or dried cranberries

1 small bunch scallions or 1 small onion

Place spelt or barley in pot with 4 1/2 cups water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and cook 45 minutes- 1 hour or until soft (barley cooks faster). Drain and rinse with cold water. Zest the orange and add zest to grain. Add juice from 1/2 of the orange. Add remaining ingredients. Mix and serve.