Basic Grain Salads 5 Ways

Basic Grain Salads 5 Ways

Using the same quantities from the basic salad and dressing recipes, switch up the ingredients for Basic Grain Salads 5 Ways


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Grain: Barley

  • Vegetables: cherry tomatoes, grilled squash
  • Fruit/Nuts: omit
  • Oil: extra virgin olive
  • Lemon Juice: yes
  • Vinegar: red wine 
  • Herbs/Spices: parsley, basil

Grain/Bean: Black Beans

  • Vegetables: shredded carrots, napa cabbage
  • Fruit: substitute 1/4 cup salsa
  • Oil & Lemon Juice: omit
  • Vinegar: red wine
  • Herbs/Spices: chopped cilantro

Grain/Bean: Edamame, Quinoa

  • Vegetables: spinach, 
  • red onion
  • Fruit/Nuts: slivered almonds, dried cranberries
  • Oil: extra virgin olive
  • Lemon Juice: yes
  • Vinegar: omit
  • Herbs/Spices: fresh mint 

Grain: Bulgar

  • Vegetables: ribbon-cut mixed greens (spinach, kale, basil)
  • Nuts: substitute red pepper flakes
  • Oil: extra virgin olive Lemon Juice: yes 
  • Vinegar: substitute dijon mustard
  • Herbs/Spices: garlic, pepper, anchovy

Grain/Bean: Green Lentils

  • Vegetables:  green onions, red cabbage
  • Fruit: mandarin oranges
  • Oil: 4 drops sesame oil
  • Lemon Juice: substitute aji-mirin (sweet rice vinegar)
  • Vinegar: rice or white wine (2 Tbsps)
  • Herbs/Spices: ginger, mint