Grain Salad Base Recipe
This is one of the base recipes featured in our Whole Life Meal Plan. When it comes to grain salads, the options are endless! This base recipe is a guide for good ratios of different grains, vegetables, beans, and more so that you can make a delicious grain salad to your taste!
Servings: 6 cups
Ingredients
Base Recipe
- ¼ cup vinaigrette or dressing
- 3 cups cooked whole grain (~1 cup dry grain)
- 2-3 cups diced vegetables, diced fresh fruit, and/or drained & rinsed beans
- ¼-¾ cup crumbled or shredded cheese, chopped toasted nuts, and/or dried fruit
- ¼ cup chopped fresh herbs
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- If making your own vinaigrette, whisk together in a large bowl. Set aside.
- Prepare grain according to package instructions. Once cooked, place in the bowl with the vinaigrette to cool.
- Place remaining ingredients in the bowl with the slightly cooled grain. Using a spatula, fold until well-combined. Add salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy!
Notes
Check out these recipes for flavor inspiration!
Pesto Quinoa Salad
Warm Farro Salad
Mediterranean Barley Salad
Sweet Potato Quinoa Salad
Butternut Squash Quinoa Salad