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Winter Greek Pasta Salad

Ancient Grains Greek Salad Bowl

A savory Greek salad bowl for easy meal preparation. Customize with your favorite Mediterranean ingredients. Perfect for school/work lunches or side dish! Ancient grains, greek spices, cucumber, onion, and pickled vegetables.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 3 servings
Course: Pasta, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups cooked whole grains (kamut, farro, quinoa, bulgar, chickpea pasta)
  • 3 tbsp white or red wine vinegar
  • 4 tsp olive oil
  • 2-3 tbsp spicy pepperoncini chopped
  • 4 tbsp mixed chopped olives
  • 1/2 cup roasted red peppers chopped
  • 1/2 cup diced cucumber
  • 1/3 cup diced red onion
  • 10 sun-dried tomatoes (soaked in hot water for 5 minutes, drained, and chopped)
  • 1 1/2 tsp za'tar
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground sumac
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 cups arugula or spinach for serving (optional)

Method
 

  1. Cook your favorite ancient or gluten free grains according to the instructions.
  2. Soak sun-dried tomatoes in hot water for 5 minutes. Drain and chop.
  3. Mix together cooked grains and all ingredients. Allow to marinate overnight in the refrigerator.
  4. Serve with chopped fresh vegetables or hummus and pita for a easy, make ahead weekday lunch.