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Mediterranean Grain Salad

A grain-based salad combining cooked grains with fresh vegetables, legumes, herbs, and a bright vinaigrette. Components are mixed cold and assembled just before serving.

50
min
6
servings
530
kcal
21.7g
protein

Ingredients

6 servings
Grain base1.5 cups
Legume1 can (15 oz)
Cucumber1 medium
Red onion0.5 medium
Fresh herb0.5 cup
Olive oil0.25 cup
Garlic2 cloves
Salt1 tsp
Oregano1 tsp
Cheese0.5 cup

Method

1

Bring 3 cups of water or vegetable broth to a boil. Add grain and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook until tender (approximately 25–30 minutes for farro, 15 minutes for quinoa). Drain if needed and spread on a plate to cool.

2

Dice cucumber, halve cherry tomatoes, thinly slice red onion, and mince garlic. Chop fresh herbs. Drain and rinse canned beans.

3

Whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and dried oregano in a small bowl until emulsified.

4

In a large bowl, combine cooled grain, beans, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and fresh herbs. Pour dressing over salad and toss gently until evenly coated.

5

Divide salad among plates or bowls. Top with crumbled cheese and toasted nuts or seeds, if using, just before serving.

Nutrition, per serving

Calories530 kcal
Protein21.7 g
Carbohydrate70.9 g
Fat19.3 g
Fibre5.6 g
Sodium555.5 mg

Per serving. Changing servings scales the amounts, not these figures.