Whole Grain Summer Salad

 

This is a great salad for those warmer months when you crave fresh chilled ingredients.  It has a ton of texture. The lemon and vinegar help the flavors in this salad pop. 

 

Ingredients

 

1c. Uncooked TruRoots Sprouted Rice and Quinoa Blend- follow recipe on package. (You can substitute the Tru Roots grain blend with other grains, but if you are looking for a variety of textures, this is the best I found)

1/2c. Uncooked Kashi 7 whole grain Pilaf or Farro- follow recipe on package

1 can lentils drained and rinsed

2 diced red bell peppers

2 diced cucumbers - peeled and seeded

1/2 red onion - diced

4 minced garlic cloves

1/4 cup chopped cilantro

1/4 cup chopped parsley

2 T. olive oil or oil of your choice

1 juiced lemon

2T. & 1t. red wine vinegar

1 1/2 t. Kosher or sea salt

1/2 t. fresh ground black pepper

 

 

Procedure

 

1. Cook grains following recipe on package. Cool in fridge.

 

 

 

2. Mix the rest of the ingredients together and season to taste. Add in the chilled grains. Depending on the tartness of the lemon, you may need to add more vinegar to get enough acidity.