Heirloom Grain Salad

Servings: 6-8
Grain Salad
Ingredients:
- 2 cups Kale Greens, cut into 1 ½ inch pieces; leaves washed and dried
- 1 cup Shredded Carrots
- ½ cup Sun Dried Cherries
- ½ cup Diced Dried Apricots
- 2 cups Cooked Golden Quinoa (Cooled)
- 1 cup Cooked Red Quinoa (Cooled)
- ¼ cup Toasted Pepitas
- 1 cup Crumbled Feta Cheese
- As needed: Kosher Salt
- As needed: Black Pepper
Citrus Vinaigrette
Ingredients:
- ½ cup Vegetable Oil Blend
- ¼ cup Local Honey
- ½ cup White Balsamic Vinegar
- 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard
- 1 cup Orange Juice
- ¼ cup Meyer Lemon Juice
- TT: Kosher Salt
- TT: Coarse Ground Black Pepper
Vinaigrette Recipe:
- Place all ingredients in a blender, except for the vegetable oil blend.
- Blend all ingredients in the blender until smooth.
- Slowly add vegetable oil with the motor running and blend until emulsified; adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
- Store in an air tight container and refrigerate until use. Vinaigrette will hold up to 5 days in refrigeration.
Salad Preparation:
- Place all ingredients in a mixing bowl except for the feta cheese crumbles and vinaigrette.
- Toss all ingredients. Drizzle vinaigrette into the salad and toss to coat evenly.
- Season the salad with salt and pepper. Place in serving vessel and garnish with crumbled feta cheese on top of the salad evenly.
- Serve immediately.
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