Mix 'n Match Mediterranean Grain Salad

1. Cook your whole grain according to the package directions (or, use this handy whole grain cooking chart [1])

2. Drain the grain, and place into a large serving bowl. Mix in the tomatoes, kalamata olives, and beans.

3. Separately in a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, vinegar, olive oil, dried herbs, and salt and pepper, if using.

4. Pour the dressing mixture over the grains and mix well. Serve warm, room temperature, or chilled.

Banner Image:

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Grain:

Wheat [2]

Ingredients:

1 cup intact whole grain (such as wheat berries, brown rice, farro, sorghum, oats, millet)

1 (14.5-ounce) can diced, no-salt added tomatoes

⅓ cup olives, such as Kalamata, pitted and chopped

1 (14.5 ounce) can white beans, or beans of your choice, drained and rinsed

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

2 tablespoons olive oil

½ teaspoon dried oregano

½ teaspoon dried basil

Salt and pepper, to taste

Active time:

5 minutes

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition:

Calories: 400, Total Fat: 12g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 420mg, Carbohydrate: 62g, Fiber: 13g, Sugar: 5g (Added Sugar: 0g), Protein: 14g

Author:

An Oldways recipe and photo

Diet:

Vegetarian & Vegan DietMediterranean Diet

Recipe tags:

Quick & Easy Affordable Staff Favorites

Course:

Salads

Meal:

Dinner

Dietary choice:

Vegetarian Vegan

Rating:

Description:

There are no rules with this grain bowl recipe! Use your favorite intact grain (farro, quinoa, wheat berries, brown rice) and whichever pantry staples you like (red peppers, olives, artichoke hearts, beans) This delicious salad is meant to play around with!

Serving Size:

1/4 of recipe