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4 Nourishing And Delicious Grain Salads

They can be eaten warm or cold, and a big batch will last in your fridge for a few days—a great option for make-ahead meals.
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Grain salads are a big staple in my home. With a handful of ingredients, you can turn any grain into a nourishing and delicious lunch or dinner bowl. These ones will have you coming back for more!

Roasted Squash And Quinoa Salad

A blue bowl filled with quinoa, roasted squash and pomegranate seeds.(Produced by Stephanie Han Kim. Photography by Christie Vuong. Food styling by Lindsay Guscott. Prop styling by Madeleine Johari.)

This is one of my favourite salads to eat, and it’s absolutely perfect on its own as a meal. Nutrition-wise, quinoa covers your protein, and many of the ingredients are seasonless, so you can enjoy it year-round. Get this roasted squash and quinoa salad recipe.

Pearl Couscous And Roasted Greens Salad

A photo of a couscous salad with broccoli and green beans in a pink bowl.(Produced by Stephanie Han Kim. Photography by Christie Vuong. Food styling by Lindsay Guscott. Prop styling by Madeleine Johari.)

Mediterranean flavours are a go-to in my kitchen. Earthy spices such as za’atar and cumin add such a magical touch and are wonderful when paired with grains. Get this pearl cousous and roasted greens salad recipe.

Farro, Kale And Apple Salad

A photo of a bowl filled with farro, kale, apples and squash.. (Produced by Stephanie Han Kim. Photography by Christie Vuong. Food styling by Lindsay Guscott. Prop styling by Madeleine Johari.)

Farro is a highly versatile grain, and for all the right reasons: You can use it in soups and risotto, and in hearty bowls and grain salads. This recipe packs a lot of flavour and texture, despite how simple it is to make. Enjoy on its own or with grilled tofu, shrimp or fish on the side. Get this farro, kale and apple salad recipe.

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Freekeh, Tomato, Cucumber And Halloumi Salad

A photo of tomatoes, cucumber. grains and grilled halloumi in an orange bowl.(Produced by Stephanie Han Kim. Photography by Christie Vuong. Food styling by Lindsay Guscott. Prop styling by Madeleine Johari.)

Freekeh is a staple of Middle Eastern cuisine. The flavour is earthy and nutty—and the perfect grain for this highly delicious salad. Get this freekeh, tomato, cucumber and halloumi salad recipe.

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Diala Canelo is a food writer and cookbook author based in Toronto.

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