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50+ Gorgeous Grain Salads You'll Want to Pack For Lunch

Jul 24 2018 - 11:45am

Few salads are as filling and tasty as grain salads like those made with bulgur, farro, wild rice, and quinoa (while technically a seed, quinoa shares many qualities with whole grains, so we're counting it). These whole grains [1] provide an ideal base for a variety of flavors, and are easily translated into meal-worthy salads, perfect for brown bag lunches, dinner parties, and more. Keep reading for more than 50 ideas.

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Arugula, Dried Cherry, and Wild Rice Salad With Lemony Dressing

Arugula, Dried Cherry, and Wild Rice Salad With Lemony Dressing

Get the recipe: arugula, dried cherry, and wild rice salad with lemony dressing [3]

Ginger Roasted Pumpkin and Quinoa Salad With Mint, Chili, and Lime

Ginger Roasted Pumpkin and Quinoa Salad With Mint, Chili, and Lime

Get the recipe: ginger roasted pumpkin and quinoa salad with mint, chili, and lime [4]

Roasted Cherry Tomato, Arugula, and Sorghum Salad

Roasted Cherry Tomato, Arugula, and Sorghum Salad

Get the recipe: roasted cherry tomato, arugula, and sorghum salad [5]

Farro Salad With Delicata Squash and Pomegranate

Farro Salad With Delicata Squash and Pomegranate

Get the recipe: farro salad with delicata squash and pomegranate [6]

Grilled Corn and Barley Salad With Blueberries and Goat Cheese

Grilled Corn and Barley Salad With Blueberries and Goat Cheese

Get the recipe: grilled corn and barley salad with blueberries and goat cheese [7]

Avocado Tabbouleh Lettuce Wraps

Avocado Tabbouleh Lettuce Wraps

Get the recipe: avocado tabbouleh lettuce wraps [8]

Rainbow Quinoa Salad With Honey-Citrus Vinaigrette

Rainbow Quinoa Salad With Honey-Citrus Vinaigrette

Get the recipe: rainbow quinoa salad with honey-citrus vinaigrette [9]

Chickpea, Farro, and Greens Salad

Chickpea, Farro, and Greens Salad

Get the recipe: Greek-inspired chickpea, farro, olive, and feta salad [10]

Sorghum, Sweet Potato, and White Bean Salad With Kale Pesto

Sorghum, Sweet Potato, and White Bean Salad With Kale Pesto

Get the recipe: sorghum, sweet potato, and white bean salad with kale pesto [11]

Spring Carrot, Radish, and Quinoa Salad With Herbed Avocado Mash

Spring Carrot, Radish, and Quinoa Salad With Herbed Avocado Mash

Get the recipe: Spring carrot, radish, and quinoa salad with herbed avocado mash [12]

Choose-Your-Own Adventure Grain Salad

Choose-Your-Own Adventure Grain Salad

Get the recipe: choose-your-own-adventure grain salad [13]

Indian-Spiced Rice and Lentil Salad

Indian-Spiced Rice and Lentil Salad

Get the recipe: Indian-spiced rice and lentil salad [14]

Greek Chickpea, Cucumber, Tomato, and Farro Salad

Greek Chickpea, Cucumber, Tomato, and Farro Salad

Get the recipe: Greek chickpea, cucumber, tomato, and farro salad [15]

Mediterranean Wheat Berry Salad

Mediterranean Wheat Berry Salad

Get the recipe: Mediterranean wheat berry salad [16]

Vegan Farro Salad With Citrus Vinaigrette

Vegan Farro Salad With Citrus Vinaigrette

Get the recipe: vegan farro salad with citrus vinaigrette [17]

Stone Fruit and Barley Salad With Pistachios and Feta

Stone Fruit and Barley Salad With Pistachios and Feta

Get the recipe: stone fruit and barley salad with pistachios and feta [18]

Roasted Cauliflower, Chickpea, and Quinoa Salad With Jalapeño Lime Dressing

Roasted Cauliflower, Chickpea, and Quinoa Salad With Jalapeño Lime Dressing

Get the recipe: roasted cauliflower, chickpea, and quinoa salad with jalapeño lime dressing [19]

Maple-Roasted Butternut Squash and Freekeh Salad

Maple-Roasted Butternut Squash and Freekeh Salad

Get the recipe: maple-roasted butternut squash and freekeh salad with kale [20]

Farro, Kale, and Strawberry Salad With Bacon and Chili-Dusted Pepitas

Farro, Kale, and Strawberry Salad With Bacon and Chili-Dusted Pepitas

Get the recipe: farro, kale, and strawberry salad with bacon and chili-dusted pepitas [21]

Raw Beet Salad With Quinoa, Carrots, Edamame, and Spinach

Raw Beet Salad With Quinoa, Carrots, Edamame, and Spinach

Get the recipe: raw beet salad with quinoa, carrots, edamame, and spinach [22]

Millet and Broccolini Salad With Olives and Pine Nuts

Millet and Broccolini Salad With Olives and Pine Nuts

Get the recipe: millet and broccolini salad with olives and pine nuts [23]

Roasted Sweet Potato, Wild Rice, and Arugula Salad

Roasted Sweet Potato, Wild Rice, and Arugula Salad

Get the recipe: roasted sweet potato, wild rice, and arugula salad [24]

Quinoa Tabbouleh

Quinoa Tabbouleh

Get the recipe: quinoa tabbouleh [25]

Roasted Sweet Potato and Wild Rice Salad With Chili-Lime Vinaigrette

Roasted Sweet Potato and Wild Rice Salad With Chili-Lime Vinaigrette

Get the recipe: roasted sweet potato and wild rice salad with chili-lime vinaigrette [26]

Arugula Salad With Grapes, Farro, and Black Pepper Vinaigrette

Arugula Salad With Grapes, Farro, and Black Pepper Vinaigrette

Get the recipe: arugula salad with grapes, farro, and black pepper vinaigrette [27]

Freekeh Salad With Fennel, Mint, and Feta

Freekeh Salad With Fennel, Mint, and Feta

Get the recipe: freekeh salad with fennel, mint, and feta [28]

Mexican Grilled Street Corn Quinoa Salad

Mexican Grilled Street Corn Quinoa Salad

Get the recipe: Mexican grilled street corn quinoa salad [29]

Chopped Bulgur Salad With Balsamic-Dijon Vinaigrette

Chopped Bulgur Salad With Balsamic-Dijon Vinaigrette

Get the recipe: chopped bulgur salad with balsamic-dijon vinaigrette [30]

Greek Farro Salad

Greek Farro Salad

Get the recipe: Greek farro salad [31]

Wheat Berry Salad With Roasted Fennel and Bell Peppers

Wheat Berry Salad With Roasted Fennel and Bell Peppers

Get the recipe: wheat berry salad with roasted fennel and bell peppers [32]

Quinoa Salad With Cherries and Feta

Quinoa Salad With Cherries and Feta

Get the recipe: quinoa salad with cherries, almonds, and feta [33]

Spring Wheat Berry Salad With Radishes, Asparagus, and Red Onion

Spring Wheat Berry Salad With Radishes, Asparagus, and Red Onion

Get the recipe: Spring wheat berry salad with radishes, asparagus, and red onion [34]

Millet Spring Roll Salad

Millet Spring Roll Salad

Get the recipe: millet Spring roll salad [35]

Southwestern Kale Salad With Sweet Potato, Quinoa, and Avocado Sauce

Southwestern Kale Salad With Sweet Potato, Quinoa, and Avocado Sauce

Get the recipe: Southwestern kale salad with sweet potato, quinoa, and avocado sauce [36]

Toasted Farro Salad With Roasted Leeks and Root Vegetables

Toasted Farro Salad With Roasted Leeks and Root Vegetables

Get the recipe: toasted farro salad with roasted leeks and root vegetables [37]

Zucchini, Mint, and Millet Salad With Cilantro Dressing

Zucchini, Mint, and Millet Salad With Cilantro Dressing

Get the recipe: zucchini, mint, and millet salad with cilantro dressing [38]

Choose-Your-Own-Adventure Quinoa Salad

Choose-Your-Own-Adventure Quinoa Salad

Get the recipe: choose-your-own-adventure quinoa salad [39]

Thai-Inspired Barley Salad

Thai-Inspired Barley Salad

Get the recipe: Thai-inspired barley salad [40]

Warm Freekeh, Butternut Squash, and Pomegranate Salad

Warm Freekeh, Butternut Squash, and Pomegranate Salad

Get the recipe: warm freekeh, butternut squash, and pomegranate salad [41]

Roasted Cauliflower and Farro Salad With Feta and Avocado

Roasted Cauliflower and Farro Salad With Feta and Avocado

Get the recipe: roasted cauliflower and farro salad with feta and avocado [42]

Thai Peanut Quinoa Salad

Thai Peanut Quinoa Salad

Get the recipe: Thai peanut quinoa salad [43]

Butternut Squash Tabbouleh

Butternut Squash Tabbouleh

Get the recipe: butternut squash tabbouleh [44]

Roasted Beet, Chickpea, Goat Cheese, and Sorghum Salad

Roasted Beet, Chickpea, Goat Cheese, and Sorghum Salad

Get the recipe: roasted beet, chickpea, goat cheese, and sorghum salad [45]

Mason Jar Quinoa Salad With Green Thai-Style Dressing

Mason Jar Quinoa Salad With Green Thai-Style Dressing

Get the recipe: mason jar quinoa salad with green Thai-style dressing, sweet potato, and pomegranate seeds [46]

Wheat Berry Salad With Radishes, Asparagus, and Walnuts

Wheat Berry Salad With Radishes, Asparagus, and Walnuts

Get the recipe: wheat berry salad with radishes, asparagus, and walnuts [47]

Autumn Glow Freekeh Salad

Autumn Glow Freekeh Salad

Get the recipe: Autumn glow freekeh salad [48]

Quinoa Salad With Roasted Poblanos, Black Beans, and Feta

Quinoa Salad With Roasted Poblanos, Black Beans, and Feta

Get the recipe: quinoa salad with roasted poblanos, black beans, and feta [49]

Wild Rice and Stone Fruit Salad

Wild Rice and Stone Fruit Salad

Get the recipe: wild rice and stone fruit salad [50]

Farro Salad With Toasted Pine Nuts, Currants, and Mustard Greens

Farro Salad With Toasted Pine Nuts, Currants, and Mustard Greens

Get the recipe: farro salad with toasted pine nuts, currants, and mustard greens [51]

Kale, Barley, and Feta Salad With Honey-Lemon Vinaigrette

Kale, Barley, and Feta Salad With Honey-Lemon Vinaigrette

Get the recipe: kale, barley, and feta salad with honey-lemon vinaigrette [52]

Three-Bean Salad With Wild Rice

Three-Bean Salad With Wild Rice

Get the recipe: three-bean salad with wild rice [53]

Quinoa Salad With Pomegranates, Citrus, and Pistachios

Quinoa Salad With Pomegranates, Citrus, and Pistachios

Get the recipe: quinoa salad with pomegranates, citrus, and pistachios [54]

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[1] http://www.popsugar.com/food/Types-Grains-What-Cook-Them-37890892
[2] https://www.popsugar.com/fitness/Sesame-Ginger-Quinoa-Salad-Vegan-34682147
[3] http://cookieandkate.com/2015/arugula-dried-cherry-and-wild-rice-salad-with-a-zippy-lemon-dressing/
[4] http://www.mydarlinglemonthyme.com/2014/03/ginger-roasted-pumpkin-quinoa-salad-w.html
[5] http://cookieandkate.com/2014/roasted-cherry-tomato-arugula-and-sorghum-salad/
[6] http://acozykitchen.com/farro-salad-pomegranate/
[7] http://sweetpeasandsaffron.com/2015/06/grilled-corn-and-barley-salad-with-blueberries-and-goat-cheese.html
[8] http://cookieandkate.com/2015/avocado-tabbouleh-recipe/
[9] http://littleferrarokitchen.com/2014/03/rainbow-quinoa-salad-honey-citrus-vinaigrette/
[10] http://cookieandkate.com/2014/mason-jar-chickpea-farro-and-greens-salad/
[11] http://www.shelikesfood.com/1/post/2014/10/sorghum-sweet-potato-white-bean-salad-with-kale-pesto.html
[12] http://cookieandkate.com/2014/spring-carrot-radish-and-quinoa-salad-with-herbed-avocado/
[13] https://food52.com/blog/13758-how-to-make-any-grain-salad-in-4-steps
[14] http://hostthetoast.com/indian-spiced-rice-lentil-salad/
[15] http://cookieandkate.com/2013/greek-farro-and-chickpea-salad-with-herbed-yogurt/
[16] http://minimalistbaker.com/mediterranean-wheat-berry-salad/
[17] https://www.popsugar.com/food/Vegan-Farro-Salad-Recipe-34732086
[18] http://honeyandfigskitchen.com/2014/06/stone-fruit-barley-salad-sparkly-vinaigrette.html
[19] http://www.mydarlinglemonthyme.com/2013/08/roasted-cauliflower-chickpea-quinoa.html
[20] http://www.wellplated.com/roasted-butternut-squash-freekeh-salad/
[21] https://food52.com/blog/13164-a-better-way-to-put-strawberries-into-salad-it-involves-bacon
[22] http://cookieandkate.com/2015/raw-beet-salad-with-carrot-quinoa-spinach/
[23] http://ahouseinthehills.com/2014/2/6/millet-and-broccolini-salad/
[24] http://pinchofyum.com/roasted-sweet-potato-wild-rice-arugula-salad
[25] https://www.popsugar.com/food/Fast-Easy-Healthy-Recipe-Quinoa-Tabbouleh-11137955
[26] http://sweetpeasandsaffron.com/2014/11/sweet-potato-and-wild-rice-salad-with-a-chili-lime-vinaigrette.html
[27] http://pinchofyum.com/arugula-salad-with-grapes-and-black-pepper-vinaigrette
[28] https://food52.com/recipes/22714-freekeh-salad-with-fennel-and-mint
[29] http://www.halfbakedharvest.com/summer-grilled-mexican-street-corn-quinoa-salad/
[30] http://foxeslovelemons.com/chopped-salad-jars-with-white-balsamic-dijon-vinaigrette/
[31] http://cookieandkate.com/2015/greek-farro-salad-recipe/
[32] https://food52.com/recipes/20947-wheat-berry-salad-with-roasted-fennel-and-bell-pepper
[33] https://www.popsugar.com/food/Quinoa-Salad-Cherries-Feta-30523589
[34] http://www.alexandracooks.com/2014/04/04/spring-wheat-berry-salad/
[35] http://whippedtheblog.com/2015/09/27/millet-spring-roll-salad/
[36] http://cookieandkate.com/2015/southwestern-kale-power-salad/
[37] https://food52.com/blog/12374-winter-magic-in-salad-form
[38] https://www.mydarlinglemonthyme.com/2014/10/zucchini-millet-mint-salad-wi.html
[39] https://www.popsugar.com/food/How-Make-Really-Good-Quinoa-Salad-34768408
[40] http://www.abeautifulmess.com/2014/04/thai-inspired-barley-salad.html
[41] http://ahouseinthehills.com/2015/09/23/warm-freekeh-salad/
[42] http://cookieandkate.com/2014/roasted-cauliflower-and-farro-salad-with-feta-and-avocado/
[43] http://www.cookingclassy.com/2013/07/thai-peanut-quinoa-salad/
[44] http://cookieandkate.com/2015/butternut-tabbouleh-recipe/
[45] http://www.shelikesfood.com/1/post/2015/01/roasted-beet-salad-hemp-heart-crusted-goat-cheese-giveaway.html
[46] https://topwithcinnamon.com/mason-jar-quinoa-salad-green-thai-style-dressing/
[47] https://food52.com/blog/10712-a-wheat-berry-salad-for-spring-and-summer
[48] http://pinchofyum.com/autumn-glow-salad-with-lemon-dressing
[49] http://www.popsugar.com/food/Quinoa-Salad-Roasted-Poblanos-Black-Beans-37490921
[50] http://ahouseinthehills.com/2014/08/18/wild-rice-and-stone-fruit-salad/
[51] http://www.alexandracooks.com/2012/03/16/farro-salad-with-toasted-pine-nuts-currants-mustard-greens/
[52] http://sweetpeasandsaffron.com/2014/09/kale-barley-and-feta-salad-with-a-honey-lemon-vinaigrette.html
[53] http://www.wellplated.com/three-bean-salad/
[54] http://www.popsugar.com/food/Quinoa-Salad-Pomegranates-Pistachios-Bacon-36298636

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