Layered Multi-Grain Salad

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Serve up layers of goodness in this scrumptious salad of brown rice, quinoa, celery, carrots, edamame, dried apricots, queso fresco and balsamic.

READY In

110 Minutes

PREP TIME

35 Minutes

COOK TIME

75 Minutes

SERVES

10 to 12

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Ingredients

1 to 1 1/4 cups Simply® Creamy Balsamic Salad Dressing

2 cups cooked brown rice

2 cups cooked red or white quinoa

Salt and pepper, to taste

2 cups chopped celery

1 cup grated carrots

1 1/2 cup edamame, thawed

1 cup chopped dried apricots or dates or a mix of

1 cup crumbled queso fresco, goat or feta cheese, 4 to 6 cups favorite salad greens

Directions

Transfer each grain to a separate bowl. Toss each with 2 tablespoons Simply Dressed® Balsamic Salad Dressing and season each with salt and pepper to taste.

Line up individual large mason jars or choose one large glass bowl and begin to layer the salad as desired. For the large bowl serving option, pour the remaining dressing over the assembled salad and with the aid of chopstick, gently open spaces to allow the dressing to seep into the salad. If using individual mason jars, place 2 tablespoons of dressing in the bottom of each jar. Leave 1 1/2” open space at the top of each jar. To serve, secure lid and shake the mason jar to distribute the dressing.