Best Heirloom Grain Chopped Salad Recipes

CHOPPED SALAD BOARD

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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

4 hard-boiled eggs, halved
2 heirloom tomatoes, cut into large chunks
2 orange bell peppers, cut into large chunks
2 lemons, quartered
6 ounces good-quality Cheddar, sliced
8 slices thick-cut bacon, fried
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 cup store-bought dressing

Steps:

On a large cutting board or platter, arrange the hard-boiled eggs, tomatoes, bell peppers, lemons and Cheddar. Cut or tear the bacon into bite-size pieces and add it to the board. Sprinkle over the chopped parsley and serve alongside your favorite dressing.

GRAIN SALAD

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Rather than cook the grains on the stove, Ree's tip is to use microwavable pre-cooked grains, to get this dish on the table in a matter of minutes.

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories side-dish

Time 10m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon chopped oregano
1 garlic clove, grated
3 cups baby kale
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 (8.5-ounce bags) microwaveable mixed grain blend, cooked according to package instructions
1/3 cup jarred sliced roasted peppers
1/4 cup halved kalamata olives
1/4 cup sliced jarred banana peppers
4 ounces crumbled goat cheese
1/4 cup torn basil leaves
2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Steps:

For the dressing: Add the oil, vinegar, Dijon, honey, oregano and garlic to a mason jar. Pop on the lid and give it a good shake to combine and emulsify. Set aside.
For the salad ingredients: Add the baby kale to a large bowl. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Add 2 tablespoons of the dressing and toss to coat. Transfer to a serving platter. Add the grain blend to the bowl. Top with the roasted peppers, olives, banana peppers and half of the goat cheese. Add half of the remaining dressing, reserving the rest for another time, and toss to combine. Garnish the salad with the remaining goat cheese, then the basil and parsley.

HEIRLOOM TOMATO SALAD

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Provided by Anne Burrell

Categories side-dish

Time 10m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 cup baby arugula, washed
1/4 cup high-quality extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
Kosher salt
5 to 6 assorted heirloom tomatoes, cut into wedges and various other shapes
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
4 ounces goat cheese, room temperature
4 slices grilled baguette

Steps:

In a small bowl toss the arugula with 1 tablespoon each of the olive oil and red wine vinegar. Season with salt. Divide the arugula between 2 serving plates.
Toss the tomatoes with the remaining olive oil, vinegar, oregano, and salt. Arrange the tomatoes on the serving plates.
Spread 1 ounce of goat cheese onto each slice of grilled bread. Serve 2 slices of grilled bread with goat cheese with each plate.
Holy tomato!!
August - Why We Love: Heirloom Tomatoes

HEIRLOOM TOMATO SALAD

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This is a simple yet elegant dish that always pleases my guests. Not only is it tasty, but it is healthy, too. The more varied the colors of the tomatoes you choose, the prettier the salad will be. -Jess Apfe, Berkeley, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

2 cups cut-up heirloom tomatoes
1 cup multicolored cherry tomatoes, halved
2 cups fresh baby spinach
1/2 cup sliced red onion
DRESSING:
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon rubbed sage

Steps:

Place tomatoes, spinach and onion in a large bowl. Whisk together dressing ingredients; toss with salad. Refrigerate, covered, 2 hours. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 75 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 161mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BIG SALAD WITH GRAINS

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There's no true recipe for a big salad, but for this robust green meal, you will want to keep a few rules in mind. Skip the soft lettuces, which tend to get squashed in a big salad, and start with sturdier greens, like kale or escarole. Add fruits and vegetables, a protein, like a hard-boiled egg, and a starch or two. You want a total of six to eight ingredients, before toppings. Too few, and it could get boring; too many, and the bowl gets crowded and confusing. Finish it off with a substantial dressing, like avocado, yogurt or tahini, and add a couple of toppings, like chives or chopped nuts. Serve with a side of whole-grain bread for a filling and healthy meal.

Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories dinner, easy, lunch, quick, weekday, salads and dressings, main course

Time 10m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 cups sturdy salad greens, such as romaine, iceberg, escarole or kale
1/2 cup cooked grains, like quinoa, farro, bulgur wheat or barley
1 cup roasted vegetables, like potatoes, sweet potatoes or winter squash
1/4 cup thinly sliced raw vegetables, like bell peppers, celery, carrots, fennel, mushrooms, onions, radishes, snap or snow peas, summer squash or tomatoes
1/4 cup salad dressing, like yogurt, tahini or a vinaigrette, plus more to taste
1/2 avocado, thinly sliced
1 hard-boiled egg, peeled and halved
2 teaspoons snipped chives, plus more to taste
2 teaspoons sliced or chopped nuts, like almonds, walnuts, pecans or hazelnuts, plus more to taste
Whole-grain bread, for serving

Steps:

Place greens in bottom of serving bowl. Add grains in an even layer over greens. Repeat with the roasted vegetables, then the raw vegetables.
Top with dressing, and toss gently. Fan out avocado on top on one side of bowl.
Place hard-boiled egg pieces on the side opposite the avocado. Top with chives and nuts. Serve with whole-grain bread.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 998, UnsaturatedFat 45 grams, Carbohydrate 100 grams, Fat 59 grams, Fiber 19 grams, Protein 25 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 80 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams

HEIRLOOM CARROT AND RADISH SALAD

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This fresh crunchy heirloom carrot and radish salad is the best salad you'll have this fall. Served with a delicious lime and honey dressing. Enjoy with a side of protein of choice.

Provided by Aroma and Essence

Categories Carrot Salad

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

5 large heirloom carrots, peeled
1 cup thinly sliced radishes
2 medium green onions, finely chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
1 tablespoon black sesame seeds
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 medium lime, juiced
1 tablespoon honey
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Use a vegetable peeler to peel each carrot lengthwise into long strands. Place in a bowl with radishes, green onions, parsley, cilantro, and mint.
Combine garlic and lime juice in a small bowl and let sit for 2 minutes. Add honey, salt, and pepper and mix well. Pour olive oil in slowly, while whisking constantly until dressing is smooth.
Pour dressing over vegetables and mix until everything is well coated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201.2 calories, Carbohydrate 17.3 g, Fat 14.9 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 75.4 mg