Seven Grain Salad Primavera Food

SPRING GRAIN SALAD

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

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.

SEVEN GRAIN SALAD PRIMAVERA

Steps:

• You may substitute any of your favorite grains. Cook them according to the directions on the package. You will want to end up with approximately 7 cups total of cooked product.
• Mix together and set aside.
• Blend all of the ingredients in a food processor. Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Mix the grains, dressing and chopped vegetables. Garnish with some extra chopped scallions.