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.

Suleyman sied
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This is the best five-grain salad I've ever had! The dressing is amazing.


Bella Take
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This salad is so easy to make, and it's packed with flavor. I love the combination of grains, vegetables, and dressing.


Mdminju Monju
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I've made this salad several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Leah Boyer
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This salad is a great make-ahead meal. I like to make it on the weekend and then eat it for lunch throughout the week.


MUKONDE GOLDEN
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I love the combination of sweet and savory in this salad.


Niaasha Reynolds
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I've never made a five-grain salad before, but this recipe was easy to follow and turned out great.


Dean
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover grains and vegetables.


Dj Junior
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I'm not a huge fan of salads, but this one is really good. The grains and vegetables are a nice change from the usual lettuce and tomatoes.


Roja Ot7
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was perfect. It's easy to transport and it holds up well.


Nahid alli
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The dressing is so flavorful and really brings the salad together.


Khaista Gul
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of grains and vegetables.


Tasnimul Hasan Siyam
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I love how versatile this salad is. I've added different vegetables and grains, and it always turns out great.


Rouk Jj
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I've made this salad several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make, and it's packed with flavor.


Sahar Mahmood
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This salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the combination of grains and vegetables, and the dressing was delicious.