Autumn Harvest Grain Salad: A Flavorful Boost for Your Table
Elevate your autumn dining experience with this vibrant Autumn Harvest Grain Salad, packed with nutritious grains and the sweetness of cranberries.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing and Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 cup farro
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1 cup chopped kale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the quinoa and farro according to package instructions. Let them cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled quinoa, farro, cranberries, pecans, onion, and kale.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- This salad can be made a day in advance for better flavor.
- Feel free to add other seasonal ingredients such as roasted butternut squash.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg