Salad

Healthy Multigrain Salad with Feta

Enjoy this super healthy multigrain salad packed with wild rice, barley, daikon radish seeds, and finished with a roasted tomato dressing.

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A Healthy Multigrain Salad with Feta is a delicious and nutritious dish that combines various wholesome grains, fresh vegetables, and tangy feta cheese. This salad is not only packed with flavor but also offers numerous health benefits, making it a perfect choice for a light lunch, side dish, or main course.

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Satisfying Multigrain Salad with Feta: A Flavorful and Nutritious Meal

I decided to switch up salad week a little and introduce you to a healthy multigrain salad. While it has no green leaves, it offers tons of flavor from a nutritious blend of wild rice, black barley, and daikon radish seeds.

This multigrain salad can easily stand as a meal on its own. It's chock-full of nutty grains, bell peppers, red onion, and carrots, all topped with crumbled raw milk goat feta.

Although I love green leafy salads, there's something truly satisfying about enjoying a heartier salad like this. The dressing is optional, but I wouldn't skip it.

The dressing is a delightful mix of roasted tomatoes and garlic, blended into a puree and mixed with olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper. Just add a few tablespoons to the rice mixture, and boom!

You have a perfect healthy lunch or dinner. To take it a step further, add sliced grilled chicken or roasted salmon for extra protein.

You can use any grain combination for this salad. I used a bag of blended grains from Trader Joe's, but you can use your favorite mix or just stick with wild rice.

This could be a meal just by itself. It's chock-full of nutty tasting grains, peppers, red onion, carrots and topped with crumbled raw milk goat feta from I love green leafy salads but there's something really satisfying about eating a heavier salad like this.

The dressing is totally optional but I wouldn't skip it.

Roasted tomatoes and garlic are blended to a puree, mixed with olive oil, honey, salt and pepper. Drop a few tablespoons into the rice mix and boom!

You have a perfect healthy lunch or dinner. Take it a step further and add sliced grilled chicken or roasted salmon.

Any grain combination would work for this salad. I used a bag of blended grains from Trader Joe's. You can use your favorite mix or just use wild rice.

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FAQs: Healthy Multigrain Salad with Feta

What Are the Main Ingredients in a Healthy Multigrain Salad with Feta?
A healthy multigrain salad with feta typically includes a blend of grains like wild rice, black barley, and daikon radish seeds, along with fresh vegetables such as bell peppers, red onion, and carrots. It's topped with crumbled feta cheese and dressed with a roasted tomato and garlic dressing.

How Can I Make a Healthy Multigrain Salad with Feta More Filling?
To make your multigrain salad more filling, add protein-rich ingredients like grilled chicken, roasted salmon, chickpeas, or boiled eggs. Nuts and seeds can also provide an additional nutrient boost and satisfying crunch.

What Dressing Pairs Well with a Multigrain Salad with Feta?
A roasted tomato and garlic dressing pairs perfectly with a multigrain salad with feta. This dressing is made by blending roasted tomatoes and garlic with olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper for a flavorful and healthy addition.

Can I Customize the Grains in a Multigrain Salad with Feta?
Yes, you can customize the grains in your multigrain salad. While wild rice, black barley, and daikon radish seeds are popular choices, you can use quinoa, farro, or brown rice for a personalized touch that suits your taste preferences.

Is a Multigrain Salad with Feta Suitable for Meal Prep?
Absolutely! A multigrain salad with feta is ideal for meal prep. Prepare a large batch and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.

Add dressing just before serving to maintain freshness and texture.

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Recipe

Try this healthy multigrain salad with feta recipe, featuring a blend of grains, fresh veggies, and a tangy dressing for a nutritious and delicious meal.

Course:
Salad
COOKing TIME:
20 minutes
Total TIME:
50 minutes
CUISINE:
American
PREP TIME:
30 minutes
SERVINGS:
4

Ingredients

For The Dressing:

  • 3 ripe roma tomatoes
  • 1 clove large garlic
  • 3 Tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 ounce honey
  • 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

For The Salad:

  • 4 cups of cooked rice/grain mixture
  • 1/4 cup red onion (sliced thinly)
  • 1/4 cup green pepper (diced)
  • 1/4 cup yellow pepper (diced)
  • 1 large carrot (cut into matchsticks)
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • Salt and pepper
  • 3/4 cup fresh cilantro (roughly chopped)

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Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Slice the tomatoes in half and place on a baking tray. Bake in the oven for 10 mins until soft.
  3. Place the tomatoes in a blender along with the garlic, lime juice and honey. Blend on low speed while slowly adding the olive oil.
  4. Pour the dressing into a container and set aside in the refrigerator until ready to use.
  5. In a large bowl combine the cooked rice, onion, peppers and carrot. Add about 1/2 cup of the dressing and mix through the rice. Add more dressing if desired.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Finally add the crumbled cheese and cilantro. Gently mix together and serve.
  8. Garnish with extra cheese and cilantro on top.
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