Grain salads are versatile, make-ahead dishes centered around a base of cooked whole grains, like quinoa, farro, barley, or brown rice, mixed with fresh or cooked vegetables, herbs, nuts, cheese, beans, and a flavorful dressings. These salads are a nutritious and satisfying way to incorporate fiber and protein into meals and can be adapted to include various ingredients for a main course, side dish, or portable lunch or picnic food.
If you’ve ever wanted a salad that’s hearty enough for lunch but light enough to leave you feeling fresh and energized, this 7 Grain Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette is exactly that. Packed with a blend of whole grains, colorful veggies, and a zippy homemade dressing, it’s the kind of dish that works for meal prep, picnics, potlucks, or as a wholesome side dish for dinner.
Move over boring potato salad—there’s a new dish in town and it tastes just like your favorite cheeseburger! This cheeseburger pasta salad is everything you love about a juicy burger all mixed up into a creamy, crave-worthy pasta salad.
This Tortellini Pasta Salad with Italian Salad Dressing is a fantastic mix of tender cheese tortellini, crisp vegetables, and a zesty dressing that makes every bite a treat. Perfect for potlucks or a quick meal, this salad brings a cheerful vibe to any gathering without taking hours to prepare.
This Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl with Chickpeas is a tasty and healthy salad that is hearty enough to have as a meal. Enjoy every bite of this fun, flavorful dish at your next lunch break!
This Roasted Cauliflower Salad with Lemon-Tahini Dressing is everything—golden roasted cauliflower, fresh greens, crunchy almonds, and a tangy, creamy dressing that ties it all together. Bonus: this salad is gluten-free, packed with veggies, and perfect for meal prep or your next dinner party.
This refreshing Tabbouleh salad is made with bulgur wheat, fresh parsley, mint, tomatoes, and cucumbers, all tossed in a light lemon and olive oil dressing. It’s a great option for a light meal or side dish.
This Mediterranean Quinoa Salad with Spinach and Chickpeas is a hearty and nutritious option that’s easy to make and perfect for any meal. Whether you’re looking for a quick lunch or a light dinner, this salad is sure to satisfy your cravings and keep you feeling great. Enjoy!
With its vibrant colors, bold flavors, and wholesome ingredients, my healthy vegetarian Southwestern Grain Bowl recipe is sure to become your new favorite quinoa bowl recipe!
You’re going to love this Mediterranean Orzo Salad, a delightful blend of orzo pasta, cherry tomatoes, Persian cucumbers, and kalamata olives
Indulge in a Vegan Winter Kale & Quinoa Salad – a nutritional powerhouse with roasted sweet potatoes, quinoa, black beans, and a creamy avocado dressing. Crunchy pepitas add the finishing touch to this symphony of flavors. A celebration of taste and health in every bite!
Indulge in autumn’s bounty with our Autumn Harvest Quinoa Power Bowl featuring roasted veggies, protein-packed quinoa, and a sweet maple balsamic dressing—a delicious and nutritious seasonal delight!
Bursting with flavors, colors, and that satisfying crunch we all love, this vegan thai noodle salad is a true celebration of freshness and plant-based goodness. Whether you’re a seasoned vegan, a curious foodie, or just on the hunt for a wholesome and tasty meal, you’re in for a treat. So, grab your chopping board, toss on your apron, and let’s make a healthy salad that will leave your taste buds dancing and your tummy smiling!
This Mediterranean-inspired dish combines al dente bow tie pasta, crisp vegetables, briny Kalamata olives, and creamy feta cheese, all tossed in a zesty Greek dressing. Quick and easy to prepare, this healthy and flavorful salad is ideal for picnics, potlucks, or as a delightful side dish. Get ready to savor the taste of Greece with our easy-to-follow Bow Tie Greek Pasta Salad recipe!
Looking for an easy, fast and healthy lunch option? Try this delicious TikTok quinoa salad! Not only is this salad loaded with flavor, but it also provides a good source of protein and fiber from the chickpeas, quinoa, and pistachios. You’re going to love this easy to make quinoa salad recipe!
This Harvest Quinoa Salad is a delightful mix of texture and flavors of autumn and fall. Made with roasted roasted sweet potatoes, dried cranberries, red apple, spinach, sunflower seeds, protein-rich quinoa, and an apple cider vinaigrette, this gluten-free, plant-based recipe is a show-stopper!
This pasta salad is loaded with your favorite pasta noodles, fresh tomatoes and mozzarella and tossed in the best tasty pesto! It’s such an easy dish and perfect for anytime of the year!
This summer farro salad recipe with fresh grape tomatoes, cucumbers, basil from your garden and tasty vinaigrette is a perfect, easy meal prep idea or potluck side dish.
You’re going to love this Vegetarian Mexican Pasta Salad! Tender pasta is combined with Mexican-inspired flavors that’s loaded with corn, black beans, tomatoes, jalapeño, cilantro, and a creamy lime dressing for a perfect summer time salad, great for barbecues, picnics, grilled meats or fish and more!
The perfect fresh side dish for any potluck, this Creamy Ranch BLT Pasta Salad not only has juicy cherry tomatoes, chopped bacon, and —you guessed it—crisp romaine, but is made even better by a lightened up greek yogurt ranch dressing.
Greek Pasta Salad, out of all the pasta salads to have in your recipe box, this is one of the best to wow a crowd! Cucumbers, tomatoes, olives, onion and feta cheese are mixed with pasta and drizzled with a homemade Greek salad dressing to create this colorful and appetizing pasta salad!
This delicious and healthy corn and black bean quinoa salad is the perfect summer salad! It can be eaten alone, as a side dish, or in a wrap. Add chicken for some extra protein, avocado for some healthy fats or enjoy as is!
This Greek Quinoa Salad combines my favourite Greek Salad Dressing recipe with protein packed quinoa for the perfect make ahead lunch, side or main dish!
This Spicy Lime Black Bean Quinoa Salad features a simple combination of fresh vegetables, black beans, and quinoa in a zesty lime dressing that makes this the perfect weekday meal!
This Peach Quinoa Salad is a delicious salad for any summer party, or a great…
