Garnished with green olives, feta cheese and cucumber, this easy grain salad is a delicious lunch recipe and a great side dish to your favorite protein.
material
- bulgur wheat. You can use any grain you like. Quinoa, barley, farro, freekeh, and brown rice all work great.
- green olives.
- feta cheese. Uses Greek feta cheese soaked in brine.
- cucumber.
- fresh herbs: Basil, chives, parsley.
- for dressing: Olive oil, fresh lemon juice, fresh garlic, salt, black pepper.
how to make grain salad
Cook grain according to package directions. I cooked the bulgur wheat in chicken stock for extra flavor, but feel free to use water or vegetable stock/broth. Once cooked, allow the grains to cool to room temperature before adding them to a large mixing bowl. Add chopped cucumber, feta cheese, halved olives and fresh herbs. Mix the dressing ingredients in a small bowl and pour over the salad. Toss and combine before serving.
Can I make this first?
Grain salads are great for pre-meal prep or making the day before a party. This salad he can be completely prepared up to 3 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
what to serve with grain salad
I love to serve this green olive salad, bulgur wheat salad with grilled chicken, fish, or pork as a simple yet delicious summer meal. This alone makes a delicious vegetarian lunch or snack.
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green olive salad
Garnished with green olives, feta cheese and cucumber, this easy grain salad is a delicious lunch recipe and a great side dish to your favorite protein.
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Portion: 6
calorie: 351kcal
material
- 6 cup cooked grains I used bulgur wheat
- 2 cup green olives Perforated
- 3 cup cucumber chopped
- 1 cup feta cheese cube
- 1-2 cup fresh herbs I used 1 cup of fresh basil leaves and 1/4 cup each of chopped parsley and chopped chives.
for dressing
- 3 tablespoon Olive oil
- 3 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 garlic chopped
- 2-3 teaspoon salt
- 1-2 teaspoon black pepper
procedure
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Cook grain according to package directions. Once cooked, allow to cool to room temperature.
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Transfer the cooked grains to a large mixing bowl and add the chopped cucumber and feta cheese. Add olives and herbs.
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Mix the dressing ingredients in a small bowl and pour over the salad.
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Pour the dressing over the salad and mix before serving.
nutrition
calorie: 351kcal | carbohydrates: 60g | protein: 16g | obesity: 8g | saturated fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated fat: 1g | Monounsaturated fat: Fiveg | cholesterol: Fourmg | sodium: 1728mg | potassium: 466mg | fiber: 15g | sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1076IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | calcium: 74mg | iron: 3mg
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