50+ Gorgeous Grain Salads You'll Want to Pack For Lunch
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 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
Get the recipe: arugula, dried cherry, and wild rice salad with lemony dressing
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Ginger Roasted Pumpkin and Quinoa Salad With Mint, Chili, and Lime
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Roasted Cherry Tomato, Arugula, and Sorghum Salad
Get the recipe: roasted cherry tomato, arugula, and sorghum salad
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Farro Salad With Delicata Squash and Pomegranate
Get the recipe: farro salad with delicata squash and pomegranate
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Grilled Corn and Barley Salad With Blueberries and Goat Cheese
Get the recipe: grilled corn and barley salad with blueberries and goat cheese
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Rainbow Quinoa Salad With Honey-Citrus Vinaigrette
Get the recipe: rainbow quinoa salad with honey-citrus vinaigrette
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Chickpea, Farro, and Greens Salad
Get the recipe: Greek-inspired chickpea, farro, olive, and feta salad
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Sorghum, Sweet Potato, and White Bean Salad With Kale Pesto
Get the recipe: sorghum, sweet potato, and white bean salad with kale pesto
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Spring Carrot, Radish, and Quinoa Salad With Herbed Avocado Mash
Get the recipe: Spring carrot, radish, and quinoa salad with herbed avocado mash
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Choose-Your-Own Adventure Grain Salad
Get the recipe: choose-your-own-adventure grain salad
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Indian-Spiced Rice and Lentil Salad
Get the recipe: Indian-spiced rice and lentil salad
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Greek Chickpea, Cucumber, Tomato, and Farro Salad
Get the recipe: Greek chickpea, cucumber, tomato, and farro salad
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Vegan Farro Salad With Citrus Vinaigrette
Get the recipe: vegan farro salad with citrus vinaigrette
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Stone Fruit and Barley Salad With Pistachios and Feta
Get the recipe: stone fruit and barley salad with pistachios and feta
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Roasted Cauliflower, Chickpea, and Quinoa Salad With Jalapeño Lime Dressing
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Maple-Roasted Butternut Squash and Freekeh Salad
Get the recipe: maple-roasted butternut squash and freekeh salad with kale
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Farro, Kale, and Strawberry Salad With Bacon and Chili-Dusted Pepitas
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Raw Beet Salad With Quinoa, Carrots, Edamame, and Spinach
Get the recipe: raw beet salad with quinoa, carrots, edamame, and spinach
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Millet and Broccolini Salad With Olives and Pine Nuts
Get the recipe: millet and broccolini salad with olives and pine nuts
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Roasted Sweet Potato, Wild Rice, and Arugula Salad
Get the recipe: roasted sweet potato, wild rice, and arugula salad
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Roasted Sweet Potato and Wild Rice Salad With Chili-Lime Vinaigrette
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Arugula Salad With Grapes, Farro, and Black Pepper Vinaigrette
Get the recipe: arugula salad with grapes, farro, and black pepper vinaigrette
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Freekeh Salad With Fennel, Mint, and Feta
Get the recipe: freekeh salad with fennel, mint, and feta
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Mexican Grilled Street Corn Quinoa Salad
Get the recipe: Mexican grilled street corn quinoa salad
Chopped Bulgur Salad With Balsamic-Dijon Vinaigrette
Get the recipe: chopped bulgur salad with balsamic-dijon vinaigrette
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Wheat Berry Salad With Roasted Fennel and Bell Peppers
Get the recipe: wheat berry salad with roasted fennel and bell peppers
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Quinoa Salad With Cherries and Feta
Get the recipe: quinoa salad with cherries, almonds, and feta
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Spring Wheat Berry Salad With Radishes, Asparagus, and Red Onion
Get the recipe: Spring wheat berry salad with radishes, asparagus, and red onion
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Southwestern Kale Salad With Sweet Potato, Quinoa, and Avocado Sauce
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Toasted Farro Salad With Roasted Leeks and Root Vegetables
Get the recipe: toasted farro salad with roasted leeks and root vegetables
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Zucchini, Mint, and Millet Salad With Cilantro Dressing
Get the recipe: zucchini, mint, and millet salad with cilantro dressing
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Choose-Your-Own-Adventure Quinoa Salad
Get the recipe: choose-your-own-adventure quinoa salad
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Warm Freekeh, Butternut Squash, and Pomegranate Salad
Get the recipe: warm freekeh, butternut squash, and pomegranate salad
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Roasted Cauliflower and Farro Salad With Feta and Avocado
Get the recipe: roasted cauliflower and farro salad with feta and avocado
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Roasted Beet, Chickpea, Goat Cheese, and Sorghum Salad
Get the recipe: roasted beet, chickpea, goat cheese, and sorghum salad
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Mason Jar Quinoa Salad With Green Thai-Style Dressing
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Wheat Berry Salad With Radishes, Asparagus, and Walnuts
Get the recipe: wheat berry salad with radishes, asparagus, and walnuts
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Quinoa Salad With Roasted Poblanos, Black Beans, and Feta
Get the recipe: quinoa salad with roasted poblanos, black beans, and feta
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Farro Salad With Toasted Pine Nuts, Currants, and Mustard Greens
Get the recipe: farro salad with toasted pine nuts, currants, and mustard greens
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Kale, Barley, and Feta Salad With Honey-Lemon Vinaigrette
Get the recipe: kale, barley, and feta salad with honey-lemon vinaigrette
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Quinoa Salad With Pomegranates, Citrus, and Pistachios
Get the recipe: quinoa salad with pomegranates, citrus, and pistachios