QUICK FIVE-GRAIN SALAD

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Quinoa cooks up light and fluffy in minutes (it's done when the telltale curlicue wisp unfurls). This Quick Five-Grain Salad's subtle flavor comes through whether served hot, cold, or at room temperature. It can stand in for couscous in most recipes.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup red quinoa
1/2 cup white quinoa
1/2 cup semi-pearl farro
1/2 cup pearl barley
1/2 cup purple (black) barley
10 ounces red pearl onions
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/4 teaspoons coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup apple cider
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled (2 ounces)
1/3 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, leaves only
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
1 small Fuji apple, cored and thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Cook grains; mix them in a large serving bowl.
  • Cover onions with hot water, and soak for 2 minutes. Peel and halve onions. Place on a rimmed baking sheet, and toss with 1 teaspoon oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Roast until caramelized, about 20 minutes. Pour cider over onions, and roast until liquid reduces by half, about 5 minutes. Let cool slightly.
  • Gently toss grains with onions, vinegar, feta, parsley, lemon zest, and the remaining oil, salt, and pepper. Stir in apple, and serve immediately.

sobuj Islam_19
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Overall, I thought this grain salad was pretty good. It's a healthy and delicious option for a quick and easy meal.


Rajkumar Magar
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This grain salad is a bit too time-consuming to make for a weeknight meal. I think I'll save it for a weekend brunch.


Leann Powell
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I love the combination of grains, vegetables, and herbs in this salad. It's a great way to get a healthy dose of fiber and nutrients.


Md Same
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This grain salad is a great way to use up leftover grains and vegetables. It's also a healthy and delicious meal that can be served warm or cold.


S BoY
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The recipe was easy to follow and the salad turned out great! I will definitely be making this again.


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This salad was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would have liked it more if I had added some more herbs or spices.


Brenda Lopez
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I'm not a big fan of grain salads, but this one was actually really good. The dressing is light and flavorful, and the combination of grains and vegetables is perfect.


Syedshafqat Abbas
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This is one of my favorite grain salads. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that you can use different grains and vegetables to customize it to your liking.


chosen praise
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I made this grain salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. It's a great recipe to have on hand for any occasion.


Quintin Sursok
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This grain salad was delicious! It was the perfect mix of flavors and textures. The quinoa, barley, and farro gave it a hearty base, while the vegetables and herbs added a bright, fresh flavor. I especially loved the addition of the pistachios and fe