This Marry Berry Kitchen Garden Grain Salad is a fresh and vibrant vegetarian recipe, which includes quinoa and Puy lentils. It’s a healthy twist on the classic grain bowl, ready in about 20 minutes.
Marry Berry Kitchen Garden Grain Salad Ingredients
- 1 × 250g packet cooked Puy lentils
- 1 × 250g packet cooked mixed red and white quinoa
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and coarsely grated
- 5 spring onions, sliced
- 2 large tomatoes, deseeded and cut into 2cm (¾in) cubes
- ½ cucumber, deseeded and finely diced
- ½ bunch of parsley, leaves roughly chopped
- 55g (2oz) pumpkin seeds
For the dressing:
- Zest and juice of 2 large lemons
- 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
- 6 tbsp olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, finely grated
- 2–3 tbsp sweet chilli sauce
How To Make Marry Berry Kitchen Garden Grain Salad
- Cook The Grains: Heat the lentils and quinoa according to packet directions. Transfer to a large bowl and let cool.
- Make The Dressing: In a jug, combine lemon zest and juice, vinegar, olive oil, garlic, and sweet chilli sauce.
- Add Vegetables And Seeds: To the cooled grains, add carrots, spring onions, tomatoes, cucumber, parsley, and pumpkin seeds.
- Dress And Toss: Pour over the dressing, season with salt and pepper, and toss well.
- Serve: Serve immediately or refrigerate and dress just before serving.
Recipe Tips
- Can I make this ahead of time?
Yes, prep the salad up to 6 hours ahead but dress it just before serving. - Can I freeze this salad?
No, it’s not freezer-friendly due to the fresh vegetables. - What grains can I substitute?
Bulgur, couscous, or farro can be used in place of quinoa or lentils. - Can I make this salad vegan?
It already is! Just confirm your sweet chilli sauce is vegan-friendly.
What To Serve With Kitchen Garden Grain Salad
This colorful salad pairs well with:
- Grilled chicken or tofu
- Crusty bread or pita
- Roasted vegetable platter
- Hummus and olives
- Lemon herb fish fillet
How To Store Kitchen Garden Grain Salad
Refrigerate: Keep undressed salad in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Freeze: Not suitable for freezing.
Kitchen Garden Grain Salad Nutrition Facts
- Calories: ~290 kcal per serving
- Protein: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fat: 15g
- Fiber: 6g
- Sugar: 7g
Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.
FAQs
Can I use raw grains instead of pre-cooked?
Yes, just cook and cool them fully before assembling the salad.
Is this salad gluten-free?
Yes, it is naturally gluten-free with quinoa and lentils.
Can I add cheese or nuts?
Absolutely—crumbled feta or toasted almonds work well.
How do I make it spicier?
Add a chopped red chilli or extra sweet chilli sauce.
Marry Berry Kitchen Garden Grain Salad
Description
A colorful grain salad packed with lentils, quinoa, crunchy vegetables, and tossed in a zesty lemon garlic dressing—perfect for warm days.
Ingredients
For the dressing:
Instructions
- Heat and cool lentils and quinoa.
- Mix all dressing ingredients in a jug.
- Add veg and seeds to grains.
- Pour dressing, season, and toss.
- Serve fresh or chill.
Notes
- Assemble ahead, dress to serve.
- Not freezer-safe.
- Use alternative grains like farro or couscous.
- Add nuts or cheese for variety.