Tastefully Balanced

Harvest Cranberry Grain Salad

Sweet, tart cranberries and roasted pepper warmth make this grain bowl a year-round favorite.

Dried cranberries, smoky roasted red peppers, and fresh parsley bring balanced, comforting flavors to this Harvest Grain Salad, built on Sandridge’s fully cooked Hearty Grain Salad base. It’s a globally inspired, high-margin menu item that plates as easily on a fall catering table as it does on a daily cold bar, offering operators an on-trend, better-for-you grain option with virtually zero prep.

Ingredientes

Prep & Assembly:

  1. Heat the Harvest Grain Salad base per package directions; drain and cool to 40°F or below.
  2. In a mixing tub, combine the chilled grain base with diced roasted red peppers and dried cranberries.
  3. Fold in chopped parsley just before service to preserve color and freshness.
  4. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste, if needed.
  5. Hold and serve at 40°F or below; portion 4 oz. for a side or scale up for catering pans.