3.6 from 48 votes
Mediterranean Khorasan Wheat Salad
This tasty whole grain salad has staying power for packing lunches and meal prep. The tangy balsamic dressing ties it all together.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Additional Time
12 hrs
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 6
Calories: 347 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup khorasan wheat cooked according to package instructions (can substitute farro or brown rice)
- ⅓ cup red onion finely diced
- 1 large zucchini cut into 1/4" dice
- ½ cup kalamata olives roughly chopped
- 1 cup fresh tomato seeded and cut into 1/2" dice
- ⅓ cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained, chopped
- 2 cups cooked chicken (from leftover rotisserie or grilled chicken)
- ⅓ cup currants (optional)
For Balsamic Vinaigrette:
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 ½ tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Cook the khorasan wheat according to the package directions. When it's finished cooking, drain any excess liquid and let the cooked grains cool to room temperature before adding them to the salad.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked Kamut or other grain, red onion, zucchini, kalamata olives, fresh tomato, sun-dried tomato, chicken and currants in a large bowl.
- In a small prep bowl, combine the garlic, dijon, salt, pepper, balsamic and olive oil. Whisk to emulsify. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Salad stay fresh for about 5 days, so it's great for weekly lunch prep.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
347kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
35mg
(12%)
Sodium
340mg
(14%)
Potassium
729mg
(21%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin A
450IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
16.6mg
(18%)
Calcium
46mg
(5%)
Iron
3.1mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 347
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 347kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 35mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 340mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 729mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 450IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 16.6mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 46mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3.1mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.