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  4. 15 Super Satisfying Grain Salad Recipes

15 Super Satisfying Grain Salad Recipes

Updated August 08, 2022
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Toasted Farro Salad with Watermelon and Peaches
Credit: Sara Tane

We value textural intrigue in our meals, and there's no better place to experiment with a balance of crunchy, juicy, tender, and toothy elements like a grain salad. Since these grain salad recipes contain a variety of ingredients, they also satisfy an array of nutritional needs. Whether you're looking to step up your side dish game or just make salad feel more fun/filling, these grain salad recipes are here to prove that healthy isn't synonymous with boring.

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Toasted Farro Salad with Watermelon and Peaches

Toasted Farro Salad with Watermelon and Peaches
Credit: Sara Tane

Toasted Farro Salad with Watermelon and Peaches Recipe

Toasting the farro before boiling it brings out an added layer of rich nuttiness to this hearty grain salad. Complemented by fresh herbs and sweet, juicy peaches and watermelon, this summertime side dish is the ultimate refreshing and nutritious bite you need. Serve it immediately, or let the flavors meld in the refrigerator for a couple hours (or overnight) and enjoy it cold.

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Beet, Farro, and Watercress Salad with Fig Vinaigrette

Beet, Farro, and Watercress Salad with Fig Vinaigrette
Credit: Christopher Testani; Styling: Kira Corbin

Beet, Farro, and Watercress Salad with Fig Vinaigrette Recipe

This salad is simply chock-full of all kinds of good stuff--sweet, tender beets; the crisp snap of zucchini; fennel's anise crunch; and chewy-tender farro. You can make it up to two days ahead; just leave out the watercress until shortly before serving.

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Chicken, Farro, and Vegetable Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

Chicken, Farro, and Vegetable Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
Credit: Hector Sanchez; Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller

Chicken, Farro, and Vegetable Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette Recipe

Grilling the chicken and vegetables gives this healthy and hearty salad a smoky, sweet flavor. If you prefer, substitute sliced celery for fennel and pearl barley or wheat berries for farro.

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Bulgur, Mint, and Parsley Salad

Bulgur, Mint, and Parsley Salad
Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross

Bulgur, Mint, and Parsley Salad Recipe

Light, herby, and vibrantly flavored, this salad makes a fine addition to a meze spread. Make up to two hours ahead so tastes can meld.

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Greek Tomato and Cucumber Salad with Farro

Greek Tomato and Cucumber Salad with Farro
Credit: Randy Mayor; Styling: Claire Spollen

Greek Tomato and Cucumber Salad with Farro Recipe

Whole-grain farro bulks up this hearty Mediterranean salad. If you like the crunch of fresh red onion but not the full pungency, give the slices a 30-second dip in ice water to tame the flavor; drain and toss in the salad.

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Spring Vegetable and Quinoa Salad with Bacon

Spring Vegetable and Quinoa Salad with Bacon
Credit: Jennifer Causey Styling: Lindsey Lower

Spring Vegetable and Quinoa Salad with Bacon Recipe

This rich and dynamic quinoa salad could easily be pulled together with whatever leftover grain you have on hand, such as farro or bulgur. A trio of fresh herbs deliver a major dose of freshness while balancing out more robust flavor components, such as whole-grain Dijon mustard and toasted almonds. To make this dish vegetarian, prepare the quinoa using vegetable stock instead of chicken stock and eliminate the bacon. 

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Greek Farro and Chickpea Salad

Greek Farro and Chickpea Salad
Credit: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Paige Hicks

Greek Farro and Chickpea Salad Recipe

This greek-inspired salad works as a great make-ahead lunch that is not shy on flavor. The hearty farro grain gives the salad great texture, while the crumbled feta adds a delicious tangy flavor with each bite. For Sunday prep, omit the arugula and make enough farro mixture for the week. Stir in the greens just before you head out the door.

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Lemon-Garlic Pork and Broccoli Bulgur Bowl

Lemon Garlic Pork and Broccoli Bulgur Bowl
Credit: Jennifer Causey Styling: Claire Spollen

Lemon-Garlic Pork and Broccoli Bulgur Bowl Recipe

Bulgur is a great go-to grain because of its quick cook time and neutral flavor.

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Whole-Grain Veggie Burrito Bowl

Whole-Grain Veggie Burrito Bowl
Credit: Jennifer Causey Prop: Lindsey Lower

Whole-Grain Veggie Burrito Bowl Recipe

This is a Tex-Mex riff on the Korean rice dish bibimbap, in which various toppings are arranged over a bed of rice. Here, burrito bowl must-haves such as smoky black beans, fresh pico de gallo, and slaw top brown rice.

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Middle Eastern Rice Salad

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Credit: Jim Bathie

Middle Eastern Rice Salad Recipe

Transform a bowl of brown rice into a Middle Eastern salad with the addition of chickpeas, mint, cumin and dates. The flavors really jazz up this healthy side dish.

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Fiesta Rice Salad

Fiesta Rice Salad
Credit: Ryan Benyi

Fiesta Rice Salad Recipe

This colorful, south-of-the-border rice salad comes together quickly and features rice tossed with salsa, fresh veggies, lime juice, olive oil, and cilantro. 

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Summer Rice Salad

Summer Rice Salad
Credit: Hector Sanchez; Styling: Lydia Degaris Pursell

Summer Rice Salad Recipe

Ditch a mayonnaise-laden potato salad for this fresh, minty number. Drizzle the versatile dressing over fresh fruit or grilled fish or veggies.

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Rachel's Farro Salad

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Rachel's Farro Salad Recipe

Last summer, Rachel Weill created this salad using farro, a nutty-tasting wheat berry.

 

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Farro, Cherry, and Walnut Salad

Farro, Cherry, and Walnut Salad
Credit: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Ginny Branch

Farro, Cherry, and Walnut Salad Recipe

Farro is a quick-cooking grain with a mild flavor, perfect for a summer salad. Add juicy cherries, crunchy celery, and a mustardy dressing for the perfect accompaniment to grilled meat, poultry, or fish. If you can't find farro, you can substitute wheat berries, barley, or quinoa.

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Onion, Feta, and Bell Pepper Farro Salad

Onion, Feta, and Bell Pepper Farro Salad
Credit: Johnny Autry

Onion, Feta, and Bell Pepper Farro Salad Recipe

For a bright and refreshing side dish, look no further than this easy recipe. If you can't find precooked farro, substitute precooked or boil-in-bag brown rice.

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    1 of 15 Toasted Farro Salad with Watermelon and Peaches
    2 of 15 Beet, Farro, and Watercress Salad with Fig Vinaigrette
    3 of 15 Chicken, Farro, and Vegetable Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
    4 of 15 Bulgur, Mint, and Parsley Salad
    5 of 15 Greek Tomato and Cucumber Salad with Farro
    6 of 15 Spring Vegetable and Quinoa Salad with Bacon
    7 of 15 Greek Farro and Chickpea Salad
    8 of 15 Lemon-Garlic Pork and Broccoli Bulgur Bowl
    9 of 15 Whole-Grain Veggie Burrito Bowl
    10 of 15 Middle Eastern Rice Salad
    11 of 15 Fiesta Rice Salad
    12 of 15 Summer Rice Salad
    13 of 15 Rachel's Farro Salad
    14 of 15 Farro, Cherry, and Walnut Salad
    15 of 15 Onion, Feta, and Bell Pepper Farro Salad

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