Super Crunch Grain Salad
Need a vegan-friendly lunch in a hurry? Try our Super Crunch Grain Salad made with power slaw mix, citrus vinaigrette, dried cranberries and almond slices.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Minute® Ready to Serve Brown Rice & Quinoa
- 1 cup power blend coleslaw mix (Brussels sprouts, Napa cabbage, kohlrabi, broccoli, carrots and kale)
- 1 tbsp sliced almonds
- 1 tbsp dried cranberries
- 2 tbsp citrus vinaigrette
Instructions
Try this Super Crunch Grain Salad recipe, today! It’s an ideal power lunch to help you through hectic weekdays and also makes a perfect post-workout meal.
Step 1
Heat rice and quinoa according to package directions.
Step 2
Combine rice and quinoa, coleslaw mix, almonds and cranberries in a medium-sized bowl. Mix well.
Step 3
Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss to combine.
Vegan Power in an Instant Salad
Vegan salads might sound boring, but not when it comes to our Super Crunch Grain Salad. This tasty salad will invigorate your taste buds and power you through the day with whole foods and energizing grains!
Made with our Minute® Ready to Serve Brown Rice & Quinoa, this salad provides the benefits of wholesome, whole grain brown rice and crunchy red quinoa. It has a satisfying, chewy texture and nutty flavors that compliment the crunchy slaw. This dish has everything you want in a plant-powered rice salad.
Each bite of this tasty dish includes mouthfuls of sweet, nutty and citrusy flavors, thanks to sweet dried cranberries, crunchy sliced almonds, power slaw and your choice of zesty citrus vinaigrette.
This energy-packed lunch is also conveniently fast and easy to make. Thanks to our 1 minute microwavable rice, you’ll have your rice cooked, toppings mixed and salad ready to go in under 5 minutes!
If you’re looking for a meat-free meal to take with you for a meal prep option, go with our Red Beans and Rice recipe, made with hearty red kidney beans.
Power Slaw
This salad isn’t complete without a boost of colorful veg. We recommend a power slaw blend of the following: Brussels sprouts, Napa cabbage, kohlrabi, broccoli, carrots and kale.
For the Meat Eaters
Are you craving some more protein on your rice and quinoa salad? This recipe goes great with seared chicken or grilled salmon. You might also want to try our Avocado Chicken Power Salad.
Looking for a new dinner idea? Try our Cheesy Chicken and Rice Recipe with Broccoli.
