Best Spring Grain Salad Recipes

Spring Grain Salad image

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Time 15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Two 8.5-ounce pouches microwavable mixed grains, cooked and cooled
1 cup crumbled goat cheese
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup sliced radishes
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
2 scallions, sliced thin
Lemon and garlic dressing (store-bought)
3 cups arugula
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

Add the cooked grains, goat cheese, peas, tomatoes, radishes, pine nuts and scallions to a large bowl. Add the dressing to taste, then toss to combine. Place the arugula on a large platter or serving bowl. Top with the grain salad, then garnish with the parsley and serve.

Grain Salad image

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories side-dish

Time 10m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

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.