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A colorful and healthy summer grain bowl overflowing with fresh vegetables and grains

Proven way to grow a healthy summer grain bowl with 5 fixings

This healthy summer grain bowl is packed with flavor and nutrients, featuring a delightful combination of fresh vegetables, grains, and a light dressing. It's a perfect meal for a warm day.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 1 bowl
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup Cooked grain (quinoa, farro, brown rice)
  • 2 cups Mixed greens
  • 0.5 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 0.5 cup Cucumber, diced
  • 0.5 Avocado, sliced
Dressing
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 0.25 tsp Salt
  • 0.13 tsp Black pepper

Equipment

  • Saucepan (for grain)
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Small bowl
  • Whisk
  • Large bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Prepare your chosen grain according to package instructions, then set it aside to cool slightly.
  2. While the grain cools, wash and prepare your vegetables, including halving the cherry tomatoes, dicing the cucumber, and slicing the avocado.
Assembly
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked grain, mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and avocado.
  3. Pour the dressing over the ingredients and toss gently to ensure everything is evenly coated.
Serve
  1. Serve your healthy summer grain bowl immediately and enjoy the fresh flavors.

Notes

Feel free to customize your grain bowl with additional vegetables, proteins like grilled chicken or chickpeas, or a sprinkle of nuts and seeds for extra crunch. This recipe is easily scalable for meal prep or serving multiple people.