California Grain Salad Recipe

Name: California Grain Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup unsweetened puffed millet or puffed rice cereal; 1 cup frozen fire-roasted corn, thawed; 1 13 -ounce bag frozen mixed grains (or 1 1/2 cups cooked brown rice); 1 14 -ounce can adzuki beans, drained and rinsed; 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved; 3 scallions, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro; Juice of 2 limes; 1 4 -ounce container sprouts, bottoms trimmed; 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese (about 3 ounces); 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Servings: persons

1 cup unsweetened puffed millet or puffed rice cereal
1 cup frozen fire-roasted corn, thawed
1 13 -ounce bag frozen mixed grains (or 1 1/2 cups cooked brown rice)
1 14 -ounce can adzuki beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
3 scallions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Juice of 2 limes
1 4 -ounce container sprouts, bottoms trimmed
1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese (about 3 ounces)
2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

1
Toast the cereal in a large dry skillet over medium-high heat, about 3 minutes.
2
Transfer to a medium bowl; set aside.
3
Add the corn to the skillet and cook until just warmed through, about 3 minutes.
4
Transfer to a large bowl.
5
Warm the grains as the label directs and fluff with a fork.
6
Add to the corn along with the beans, tomatoes, scallions, cilantro, lime juice and half each of the sprouts and goat cheese.
7
Add the sesame oil, 2 tablespoons water, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper and toss until combined.
8
Stir in half of the toasted cereal and season with salt and pepper.
9
Top each serving of the salad with the remaining goat cheese, toasted cereal and sprouts.
10
Photograph by Ryan Dausch

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup unsweetened puffed millet or puffed rice cereal, 1 cup frozen fire-roasted corn, thawed, 1 13 -ounce bag frozen mixed grains (or 1 1/2 cups cooked brown rice), 1 14 -ounce can adzuki beans, drained and rinsed, and more.

Yes, California Grain Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

California Grain Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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