Summer means spending more time outdoors with friends, family, and of course your favorite summertime foods! During these warmer months, nothing feels better than diving into a fresh salad chocked full of delicious fruits, vegetables, and nutrient-filled grains. These easy, grain-based salads have all the ingredients for a deliciously nutritious summer!
Grain: Whole Grain Orzo Pasta
Complementary Ingredients: Tomato, cucumber, kalamata olives, and feta cheese
Flavor palette: Zesty & savory
Serve: Chilled
Grain: Quinoa
Complementary Ingredients: Watermelon, feta cheese, red onion, cucumber, mint, and balsamic vinegar
Flavor palette: Sweet & tangy
Serve: Chilled
Grain: Quinoa
Complementary Ingredients: Cucumber, tomato, red onion, avocado, kalamata olives, mint, and balsamic vinegar
Flavor palette: Zesty & savory
Serve: Room temperature or chilled
Grain: Couscous
Complementary Ingredients: Cauliflower, cranberries, cucumber, Greek yogurt, and curry powder
Flavor palette: Savory & spicy
Serve: Warm or chilled
Orzo Salad with Feta Cheese & Avocado
Grain: Whole Grain Orzo Pasta
Complementary Ingredients: Green onion, tomato, feta cheese, and avocado
Flavor palette: Zesty & savory
Serve: Chilled
The versatility of summer grain-based salads makes them easy to customize, easy to prepare, convenient to store, and perfect for feeding large crowds. No matter the occasion this summer, you’ll never have to worry about showing up empty-handed with the endless options for grain-based salads!