vegan Grain salad recipes
vegan grain salad recipe that combines wholesome grains with vibrant vegetables and a flavorful dressing. This salad is hearty enough to serve as a main meal yet light and refreshing, making it a perfect addition to your rotation of vegan salad recipes.
Ingrédients
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1/2 cup cooked farro
- 1/2 cup chickpeas cooked or canned, rinsed
- 1 small cucumber diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint chopped
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds or almonds optional
- Salt and pepper to taste
Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup or agave nectar
- 1 clove garlic minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine the quinoa, farro, and chickpeas in a large bowl. Mix well to ensure the grains are evenly distributed.
- Add the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, parsley, and mint. Toss the salad gently to combine all the ingredients.
- To create the dressing, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss again to coat everything evenly.
- Top the salad with sunflower seeds or almonds for added texture and serve immediately or refrigerate for later.