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Supergrain Salad Base

A nutritious and versatile salad base made from a blend of supergrains.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Healthy
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Grains
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 1 cup farro
  • 1 cup barley
Vegetables
  • 1 cup chopped bell peppers
  • 1 cup chopped cucumbers
  • 1 cup chopped tomatoes
Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper

Method
 

Prepare Grains
  1. Rinse the quinoa, farro, and barley under cold water.
  2. Cook the grains according to package instructions until tender.
  3. Drain and let cool.
Mix Salad
  1. In a large bowl, combine the cooked grains with chopped vegetables.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 8gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 6gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This salad can be served warm or cold and is great for meal prep.

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