This powerful combination of ancient grains provides complex carbs, fiber, and healthy fats. Pomegranate seeds are highly touted for their ability to help increase blood flow and aid workouts and recovery. And the zesty citrus dressing pairs wonderfully with the grains.
ANCIENT GRAINS SALAD
WITH SWEET MUSTARD DRESSING
Makes: 3 servings
Serving size: 11⁄4 cup
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: none
INGREDIENTS
1 cup cooked barley
1 cup cooked red quinoa
1 cup cooked faro
1⁄4 cup toasted chopped walnuts
1⁄4 cup roughly chopped pistachios
1⁄4 cup golden raisins
1⁄4 cup fresh pomegranate seeds
4 scallions, thinly sliced
1⁄4 large red onion, minced
2 celery stalks, finely diced
4 cups mesclun greens
4 radicchio leaves, chopped
1 medium avocado, cubed
for the dressing
1⁄2 cup extra virgin olive oil
5 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tsp sweet mustard
salt and freshly ground black pepper
DIRECTIONS
1 In a bowl, combine all the ingredients except the mesclun greens, radicchio, and avocado.
2 In a bowl, make the dressing by whisking together the olive oil, vinegar, and mustard. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle just enough dressing over the ingredients to moisten them. (Cover and refrigerate the remaining dressing until ready to serve the salad.)
3 Top the salad with the mesclun greens, radicchio, and avocado. Drizzle the remaining dressing over the top and serve immediately.
NUTRITION FACTS
per serving
500
30g
55g
11g
ANCIENT GRAINS SALAD WITH SWEET MUSTARD DRESSING