Best 7 Parsley Whole Grain Salad Recipes

TABBOULEH

Steps:

• Cook and cool whole grain according to package directions or read How to Cook Whole Grains.
• In large bowl, toss together cooked whole grains, parsley, tomatoes, green onions and mint.
• In small jar with tight fitting lid, combine canola oil, lemon juice, salt and ground pepper. Secure lid and shake swell to blend thoroughly.
• Pour dressing over salad and mix well.
• Rest for one hour before serving to allow flavors to blend and parsley to soften somewhat.

TABOULI SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• Wash the bulgur wheat and soak it in water for 5-7 minute. Drain very well (squeeze the bulgur wheat by hand to get rid of any excess water). Set aside.
• Very finely chop the vegetables, herbs and green onions as indicated above. Be sure to place the tomatoes in a colander to drain excess juice.
• Place the chopped vegetables, herbs and green onions in a mixing bowl or dish. Add the bulgur and season with salt. Mix gently.
• Now add the the lime juice and olive oil and mix again.
• For best results, cover the tabouli and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter. If you like, serve the tabouli with a side of pita and romaine lettuce leaves, which act as wraps or "boats" for the tabouli.
• Other appetizers to serve next to tabouli salad:Hummus; Baba Ganoush; or Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

PARSLEY-WHOLE GRAIN SALAD

Steps:

• Combine ingredients in a large bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Salad can be refrigerated in an airtight container up to 1 day.

GRILLED WHOLE-WHEAT PITA SALAD WITH PARSLEY-GARLIC DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, honey, garlic, onion, parsley, salt and pepper, to taste, and oil in a blender and blend until smooth. Pour half of the mixture into a large bowl, add the greens and lightly toss to coat. Top each pita with some of the greens and drizzle with more of the dressing before serving.

THE BEST TUNA SALAD

Steps:

• In a small mixing bowl break up the tuna with a fork. Toss with the celery, onion and parsley. Add the mayonnaise, mustard and season with pepper, to taste. Stir to combine. Add lemon juice, to taste, if using.

HELP-YOURSELF GRAIN FRIDGE SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl or sealable container, whisk the lemon zest and juice, oil, honey, tahini and some seasoning. Squeeze the grain pouch to separate the grains, then tip into the bowl along with the chickpeas, pomegranate seeds, tomatoes, herbs, almonds, spring onions and half the feta.
• Toss everything together in the bowl to coat in the dressing, then crumble over the remaining feta. Serve in bowls straight away, or cover the container and put in the fridge. Eat within 3 days.

GULF-STYLE PARSLEY SALAD

Steps:

• Place onion in a small bowl and cover with ice-cold water. Let soak 10 minutes. Drain and pat dry; set aside.
• Place bulgur in a fine-mesh sieve and rinse until water runs clear. Transfer to a large bowl. Add tomatoes and lemon zest and juice; stir to combine.
• Remove greens from radishes. Thinly slice radishes using a mandoline and finely chop greens. Add radishes and greens to bulgur mixture along with parsley, mint, spices, oil, and reserved onion. Season well with salt and stir to combine.