Ancient Grain Salad with Trimmings

This salad is delicious, nourishing and full of protein, minerals, healthy fats and fibre. It’s a sure-fire crowd pleaser in both taste and content. I’m a huge fan of crunch in salads and this dish delights with every mouthful.

Serves: 2

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Recipe


Ingredients

  • Dressing
  • ¼ cup plain yoghurt
  • ½ tsp cumin seeds, lightly toasted & crushed
  • ½ tbsp honey
  • ¼ cup shelled pistachios
  • ½ cup almonds, chopped
  • ¼ cup pine nuts
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa (or farro, freekeh or brown rice)
  • ½ cup cooked du puy lentils
  • 1 tbsp capers
  • ¼ cup dried cranberries, currants or fresh pomegranate arils
  • 4 tbsp fresh parsley, torn
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ¼ tsp sea salt

Method


  • Combine dressing ingredients and set aside.
  • Lightly toast pistachios, almonds and pine nuts.
  • Place all salad ingredients in a bowl and stir to combine.
  • Spoon over half the dressing and gently mix through.
  • Drizzle rest of dressing over and serve.

  

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