Whole grain salads are my go-to for meals when life is a bit too crazy. Especially during the holiday seasons, we need recipes and techniques to fall back on that are hearty, filling, and delicious!
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Whenever I know that I am going to have an extra busy week, I make a couple of batches of whole grains. Farro, quinoa, and bulgur are the top three grains that I love working with and eating. Having them cooked and ready to go makes it easier to put quick whole grain meals together, like this Whole Grain Salad with Creamy Cashew Dressing. <–Click here for the recipe.
This whole grain salad is loaded with healthy ingredients like farro, chickpeas, and raw zucchini noodles (zoodles). Paired with a creamy home made cashew dressing that includes fresh mint, it’s just what you need in your work lunch box or on your weeknight dinner table!
One of the ingredients I use in this recipe is tahini. You can usually find tahini in the Asian food section at your local markets. Sesame King Tahini is the brand that I used.
This is the fifth recipe I’ve created using American Kitchen pots and pans, be sure to check out the others including Thai Shrimp Soup, Caprese Chicken Dinner, Champagne & Asparagus Risotto and Sesame & Mint Snap Peas. Also, stay tuned because I’ll be hosting a giveaway of some of my favorite pans from the brand before the year ends – make sure to sign up for my newsletter to stay updated on new recipes & giveaway. Sign up for the newsletter by clicking here.
Do you have any favorite whole grains or whole grain recipes?
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This sounds great but the recipe isn’t showing up on the page!
Recipe is in the first paragraph, it is linked as it is a recipe that was for this client and lives on their website! Thanks for reading!
I love this! I haven’t had quinoa in so long, but lately have been doing similar things with preparing lentils, rice and such ahead of time. This salad looks so delicious and simple!