Jul 13 2026
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Summer Grain Salad Recipe

Inspired by Upland
Time30m
Serves4

labne, sprouts + lemon vinaigrette

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Ingredients

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Grain Salad

Lemon Vinaigrette

Method

Preparing the Salad

  1. 1

    Cook the Quinoa

    Rinse 1 cup of quinoa under cold water. In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and let cool.

  2. 2

    Combine Salad Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, parsley, and sprouts. Toss gently to combine.

Making the Vinaigrette

  1. 3

    Mix the Vinaigrette

    In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey (or maple syrup), salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Final Assembly

  1. 4

    Assemble the Salad

    Drizzle the lemon vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat. Serve with a dollop of labne on top.

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