Summer Grain Bowl with Green Goddess Feta Dressing
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
6 people
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Calories
285 kcal
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Summer Grain Bowl with Green Goddess Feta Dressing
Description
The Summer Grain Bowl with Green Goddess Feta Dressing starts with a smooth dressing blending feta cheese, Greek yogurt, fresh herbs (chives, basil, cilantro), lemon juice, water, and seasoning. This dressing is creamy and tangy, with herbal freshness. Cooked farro, which can be substituted with quinoa or rice, is tossed with the dressing while still warm to absorb flavor.
Chopped Persian cucumbers, fresh corn, cubed peaches, and halved cherry tomatoes are added to the dressed grains, contributing crispness, sweetness, and juiciness. The combination creates a balanced bowl highlighting summer ingredients and herbaceous dressing. The fresh basil garnish enhances aroma and color.
This dish works well as a light main or side salad, especially in warm weather when fresh produce is abundant. It requires no heating after assembling, helping keep the kitchen cool. The variety of textures and the creamy, zesty dressing make it refreshing and satisfying.
Leftover ingredients can be used up with flexibility, as the recipe serves as a framework adaptable to alternative grains or seasonal produce. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Ingredients
For the Green Goddess Feta Dressing
- 8 ounces feta cheese in brine, drained
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 4 tablespoons chives chopped
- 4 tablespoons basil chopped, packed
- 4 tablespoons cilantro chopped
- ¼ cup water
- ½ lemon juiced
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- salt Kosher salt and freshly cracked, to taste
- black pepper Kosher salt and freshly cracked, to taste
For the Grain Bowl
- 1 cup farro quinoa or rice also works
- 3 cucumber Persian variety, halved and sliced
- ⅔ cup corn fresh
- 2 peach cubed, or any other stone fruit
- 1 cup cherry tomato halved
- basil fresh, to garnish
- salt Kosher salt and freshly cracked, to taste
- black pepper Kosher salt and freshly cracked, to taste
Instructions
- Place the ingredients for the dressing into a blender and blend until smooth. Add a few tablespoons of water if needed to smooth out until consistency is similar to ranch.
- Cook the farro according to the package directions. Let cool slightly.
- Toss the farro with ½ cup of the dressing, more if needed. And then add the Persian cucumbers, corn, cubed peaches, cherry tomatoes and season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine
- Serve as a side dish or a main dish with fresh basil on top for garnish.
Notes
- This recipe is adaptable to leftover grains like quinoa or rice in place of farro.
- The dressing consistency can be thinned with water to reach desired thickness similar to ranch.
- Use seasonal or leftover stone fruits other than peaches to suit availability.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature for best flavor and texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 285 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 285kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.003g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 35mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 462mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 390mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 739IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 250mg | 25% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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