Grain Salad with Asparagus, Pea & Mint

This vibrant grain salad combines 5 Glorious Grains with crisp asparagus, sweet peas, crunchy radishes and fresh mint, all tossed in a zesty lemon dressing. Perfect for healthy lunches, picnics, BBQs or easy summer dinners.

Written by Merchant Gourmet
15 minutes Serves 2 Beginner
Grain Salad with Asparagus, Pea & Mint
Ingredients
  • 1 pouch Merchant Gourmet 5 Glorious Grains
  • 125g asparagus
  • 100g frozen peas
  • 100g radishes
  • 1 cucumber
  • 25g fresh mint
  • Dressing
  • 1 tsp wholegrain mustard
  • Juice of 1½ lemons
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 5 tbsp olive oil
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

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5 Glorious Grains
5 Glorious Grains
250G
  1. Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil. Blanch the asparagus for 1-2 minutes, then drain and refresh under cold water. Set aside to cool.
  2. Heat the Merchant Gourmet 5 Glorious Grains according to the pack instructions. Microwave the peas according to the pack instructions, then leave both to cool.
  3. Halve the cucumber lengthways and scoop out the seeds. Roughly chop the cucumber, asparagus, radishes and mint, reserving a few mint leaves to garnish.
  4. Whisk together the mustard, lemon juice, honey and olive oil to make the dressing. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
  5. Combine the grains, peas, asparagus, cucumber, radishes and mint in a large serving bowl. Pour over the dressing and toss well to coat.
  6. Finish with a sprinkle of sea salt and the reserved mint leaves before serving.

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