Winter Chestnut & Grain Salad

A quick and hearty winter salad packed with Merchant Gourmet Glorious Grains, crunchy cabbage, sweet cranberries and nutty chestnuts. Ready in just 10 minutes, it's the perfect side dish for festive feasts or an easy lunch on colder days.


Written by Merchant Gourmet
10 minutes Serves 2 Beginner
Winter Chestnut & Grain Salad
Ingredients
  • 160g savoy cabbage, finely shredded
  • 1 pouch Merchant Gourmet Glorious Grains
  • 1 pouch Merchant Gourmet Whole Chestnuts, roughly chopped
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 30g pecans, roughly chopped
  • 30g dried cranberries, roughly chopped
  • 10g fresh thyme leaves
  • Salt and black pepper

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  1. Place the shredded savoy cabbage into a heatproof bowl and cover with boiling water. Leave for 4–5 minutes until vibrant green and slightly softened.
  2. Drain thoroughly and return to the bowl.
  3. Heat the Merchant Gourmet Glorious Grains according to the packet instructions.
  4. Add the grains to the cabbage along with the olive oil, a generous pinch of salt and black pepper.
  5. Stir through most of the pecans, cranberries and Merchant Gourmet Whole Chestnuts, reserving a small handful of each for finishing.
  6. Divide between serving bowls.
  7. Scatter over the remaining pecans, cranberries and chestnuts.
  8. Finish with the fresh thyme leaves and serve.

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