Grain Salad Recipe

GRAIN SALADS

Introduce yourself to the wonderful grains that are now available and exciting to use.

We all are familiar with tabbouleh salad, using cracked wheat. And many of us are familiar with the pasta orzo used as a salad. But have you tried quinoa or farro?

My absolute grain for this kind of salad is farro – found at Whole Foods in the pasta section – somewhat expensive – but well worth the cost! And it goes a long way!
A very dense, chewy texture, wonderful nutty, hearty flavor.


So for a FARRO SALAD recipe, here goes:

1 cup farro – prepared according to the directions
(which are to soak for 30 minutes –
drain – cover w/ water – cook till
tender and al dente- drain)

Then add what you have and what’s in season:

Chopped scallions – or Vidalia onions –
Or red onion – all chopped fine
Chopped chives
Chopped parsley
Sliced radishes
Chopped celery
Chopped cucumber (store-bought now!)
Fresh Peas
2-3 T. capers/ w some juice
Sliced grape tomatoes (store bought now!)
Crumbled feta cheese

Then make one of those vinaigrette dressings from last week’s blog and add.
It’s especially good to use some red wine vinegar and some fresh lemon juice – the
salad wants to be plenty tart to balance the grain flavor.

Happy healthy eating!