Looking for a healthy, delicious, and versatile salad that fuels you all day long?
This Grain Salad Base Recipe is packed with whole grains, beans, fresh herbs, vegetables, fruits, nuts, and a flavorful vinaigrette. It’s plant-forward, nutrient-packed, and endlessly customizable to your taste!
Whether you’re meal prepping for the week, making a quick lunch, or preparing a hearty side dish, this recipe adapts beautifully. Think Mediterranean quinoa salad, farro with roasted veggies, or a refreshing fruit-grain mix – one base recipe, endless variations!
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🔗 https://totaste.com/recipe/grain-salad-base-recipe/
🌿 Why You’ll Love This Grain Salad Recipe
✔ Plant-forward, fiber-rich, and nutrient-dense
✔ Balanced with protein, healthy fats, and antioxidants
✔ Perfect for meal prep, healthy lunches, or quick dinners
✔ Adaptable to Mediterranean, Greek, Mexican, or Asian flavors
✔ Dietitian-designed for taste + nutrition
🍴 Kitchen Tools We Recommend:
Cutting Board → Epicurean Kitchen Board: https://www.amazon.com/Epicurean-Kitchen-Cutting-Board-11-25/dp/B003IP68UA?th=1&linkCode=sl1&tag=totaste0c-20&linkId=a4d47927081c610ba9cea76cf4d2002d&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
Chef’s Knife → Wüsthof Classic 8”: https://www.amazon.com/Wusthof-Classic-8-Inch-4582-20/dp/B00009ZK08?dchild=1&keywords=wusthof%2Bclassic&qid=1614791715&s=home-garden&sr=1-2&linkCode=sl1&tag=totaste0c-20&linkId=891fd87834f9d39d055fedb6d84b9e3c&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl&th=1
Saucepan → Cuisinart Stainless Steel: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004T6PS80?pd_rd_i=B004T6PS80&th=1&linkCode=sl1&tag=totaste0c-20&linkId=c9c3368a106e4b2c0b2c897925564b98&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
Measuring Spoons → Stainless Steel Set: https://www.amazon.com/13-piece-Measuring-Spoons-Stainless-Connector/dp/B077WBDTV1?pd_rd_i=B077WBDTV1&th=1&linkCode=sl1&tag=totaste0c-20&linkId=47a90aeeeadc9b1212a62e6d9008539f&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
Dressing Shaker → OXO Salad Dressing Shaker: https://www.amazon.com/OXO-Grips-Salad-Dressing-Shaker/dp/B003L0OOR6?th=1&linkCode=sl1&tag=totaste0c-20&linkId=e6674062c40fc3b35158ee81f5ed5873&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
Mixing Bowls → Cuisinart Stainless Steel: https://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-CTG-00-SMB-Stainless-Steel-Mixing/dp/B004YZEO9K?th=1&linkCode=sl1&tag=totaste0c-20&linkId=ce84eb24f75c73c53596fd962094fc54&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
Storage Containers → Glass Airtight Containers: https://www.amazon.com/Glass-Storage-Containers-Piece-Proof/dp/B082SN4QH6?th=1&linkCode=sl1&tag=totaste0c-20&linkId=0be4ef41fde083c2f8882104cd5da26d&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
Spatula → Tovolo Flex-Core: https://www.amazon.com/Tovolo-Flex-Core-Stainless-Handled-Spatula/dp/B01EBZ0AJ0?th=1&linkCode=sl1&tag=totaste0c-20&linkId=6adfb657f7f29233c519eb3d8bbda2c7&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
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We give you the base, you make it to taste. Let’s make a grain salad. Start by adding three cups of a cooked whole grain to a large mixing bowl. Next, add 2 to three cups of diced vegetables, fresh fruit, and or beans. Next, 1/4 cup to 3/4 cups of add-ins. This can include crumbled or shredded cheese, chopped toasted nuts, and or dried fruit. Then add 1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs, and finally 1/4 cup of dressing or vinegrett. Add salt and pepper to taste. Using a spatula, go ahead and mix the grain salad to make sure it’s all evenly coated with that vinegrett. Once mixed, test for flavor and adjust to taste. Check out the recipe in the description. Be sure to like this video and follow us for more. And always remember, cook confidently, simplify nutrition, feel better to your taste.
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