Three Grain Salad With Grapefruit Recipe

Name: Three Grain Salad With Grapefruit
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large red grapefruit; 4 ⅓ cups cooked mixed grains; 1 large poblano chile, char, peel, seed, dice; ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley; 2 tablespoons minced red onions; 2 celery ribs, fine dice; 3 -4 tablespoons dried sweetened cranberries; ⅓ cup cranberry juice; ¼ cup red wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 2 teaspoons brown sugar or 2 teaspoons sucanat, to make it vegan; 1 ½ teaspoons fresh rosemary, chopped; 1 pinch salt, to taste

Servings: persons

1 large red grapefruit
4 ⅓ cups cooked mixed grains
1 large poblano chile, char, peel, seed, dice
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons minced red onions
2 celery ribs, fine dice
3 -4 tablespoons dried sweetened cranberries
⅓ cup cranberry juice
¼ cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons brown sugar or 2 teaspoons sucanat, to make it vegan
1 ½ teaspoons fresh rosemary, chopped
1 pinch salt, to taste

1
Separately cook and cool your grains, measure out about 4 1/3 cups worth total.
2
Supreme the grapefruit over a large bowl, catching the juices.
3
MIx the grains into the grapefruit segments and their juice.
4
Add the diced chile, parsley, onion, celery, dried sweetened cranberries (craisins), cranberry juice, red wine vinegar, olive oil, brown sugar, rosemary, and salt to taste.
5
Sometimes I leave out the salt entirely, especially if I've used any in my grain cooking water.
6
Stir and mix thoroughly.
7
Taste and adjust seasonings.
8
Chill.

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large red grapefruit, 4 ⅓ cups cooked mixed grains, 1 large poblano chile, char, peel, seed, dice, ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley, and more.

Yes, Three Grain Salad With Grapefruit 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!

Three Grain Salad With Grapefruit

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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