Comments on: A ‘mix and match’ recipe for a wholegrain lunchtime salad http://www.mostlyeating.com/a-%e2%80%98mix-and-match%e2%80%99-recipe-for-a-wholegrain-lunchtime-salad Bringing Healthy and Sustainable Food Together Mon, 09 Apr 2012 06:58:46 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.9.3 By: sophie http://www.mostlyeating.com/a-%e2%80%98mix-and-match%e2%80%99-recipe-for-a-wholegrain-lunchtime-salad/comment-page-1#comment-57576 Mon, 09 Apr 2012 06:58:46 +0000 http://mostlyeating.versantus.co.uk/?p=79#comment-57576 In reply to Monica.

Oh yes, this would be tasty, roast winter veg with dates. And maybe some walnuts too – good with the sweetness of the dates

]]> By: Monica http://www.mostlyeating.com/a-%e2%80%98mix-and-match%e2%80%99-recipe-for-a-wholegrain-lunchtime-salad/comment-page-1#comment-57569 Mon, 09 Apr 2012 05:28:06 +0000 http://mostlyeating.versantus.co.uk/?p=79#comment-57569 Stumbled upon this while looking for salad ideas that include dates. Sounds gorgeous! And I’m thinking some roast winter veg wouldn’t go amiss in this, either.

]]> By: Gwen http://www.mostlyeating.com/a-%e2%80%98mix-and-match%e2%80%99-recipe-for-a-wholegrain-lunchtime-salad/comment-page-1#comment-652 Wed, 21 Apr 2010 02:22:54 +0000 http://mostlyeating.versantus.co.uk/?p=79#comment-652 That sounds wonderful! I’m so glad I found your blog! Have you ever tried quinoa? I love cous cous and have been cooking with it forever, until I discovered quinoa a while back. It is a complete protein, very tasty, and simple to make. Considered one of the healthiest foods on the planet! Use it just as you described for cous cous. Yum!

]]> By: Matin http://www.mostlyeating.com/a-%e2%80%98mix-and-match%e2%80%99-recipe-for-a-wholegrain-lunchtime-salad/comment-page-1#comment-651 Fri, 29 Aug 2008 23:22:42 +0000 http://mostlyeating.versantus.co.uk/?p=79#comment-651 Looks yummy, who says healthy cant be pretty?:-)
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]]> By: Paula http://www.mostlyeating.com/a-%e2%80%98mix-and-match%e2%80%99-recipe-for-a-wholegrain-lunchtime-salad/comment-page-1#comment-650 Tue, 19 Aug 2008 03:22:36 +0000 http://mostlyeating.versantus.co.uk/?p=79#comment-650 Hi sophie,
Just discovered your blog and am loving all the healthy eating advice/tips! great photos too!

]]> By: Sophie http://www.mostlyeating.com/a-%e2%80%98mix-and-match%e2%80%99-recipe-for-a-wholegrain-lunchtime-salad/comment-page-1#comment-649 Mon, 18 Aug 2008 22:12:39 +0000 http://mostlyeating.versantus.co.uk/?p=79#comment-649 Hi Wendy, I love bulgur too (so quick!) but it is good to branch out occasionally. The wholegrain cous cous is at least still in that same category of grains that you can cook up really quickly with hot water from the kettle.
Glad you like it Cassie – dates are really good in this kind of dish!
Shauna and Michelle – like you two I’ve had a packet of sumac in the cupboard which has been taking ages to empty, hence this salad. Also check out the beetroot, sweet potato and sumac salad linked to in the post which is really tasty.
Hi Ric – I just had a look at your recipe – you’re right, very similar indeed!
Johanna – that does make sense re your recipe. And I imagine the same salad formula would work really well with a proper small pasta like orzo (I wonder if you can get wholegrain orzo – that would be perfect)
Thanks again for letting me know about the subscription Helen. Happily my email list software keeps me in the dark about these things so I never have to worry about what I might have said or done to cause somebody to unsubscribe. But it was very thoughtful of you to let me know!
Welcome catering equipment, glad you enjoyed the post. I’m always on the lookout for more easy lunch ideas too.
Cookinpanda – you do need to have a little range of foods stock in for this sort of salad, you’re right. The thing I love about this formula is that we nearly always have enough ingredients in to make it in some form or other.
Kathryn and Elaine – glad you both like the idea; of course share away with your clients (hope they enjoy the suggestion!). Hopefully the list approach will encourage people to eat a slightly wider range of foods than they might normally eat for lunch. By having a formula there is a good range of nutrients pretty much guaranteed, but also enough flexibility to cater for individual likes, dislikes and budgets.

]]> By: Michelle http://www.mostlyeating.com/a-%e2%80%98mix-and-match%e2%80%99-recipe-for-a-wholegrain-lunchtime-salad/comment-page-1#comment-648 Sun, 17 Aug 2008 04:37:24 +0000 http://mostlyeating.versantus.co.uk/?p=79#comment-648 looks good. I never use my sumac enough and this is inspiring me.

]]> By: kathryn http://www.mostlyeating.com/a-%e2%80%98mix-and-match%e2%80%99-recipe-for-a-wholegrain-lunchtime-salad/comment-page-1#comment-647 Sat, 16 Aug 2008 03:48:51 +0000 http://mostlyeating.versantus.co.uk/?p=79#comment-647 I like the formula – a mental checklist to make sure you have everything. This is a great approach to salad making. As we move into spring, I might talk to some of my clients about this idea . . . if you don’t mind!?
Those quick use vegetables you’ve mentioned are so handy aren’t they? Easy to add and no / minimal cooking required.

]]> By: Elaine http://www.mostlyeating.com/a-%e2%80%98mix-and-match%e2%80%99-recipe-for-a-wholegrain-lunchtime-salad/comment-page-1#comment-646 Fri, 15 Aug 2008 21:29:18 +0000 http://mostlyeating.versantus.co.uk/?p=79#comment-646 I love this post not only for myself but also because I can share it with a salad-loving client I saw today. Using the structure of 5 categories will help her (and me) so much with grocery shopping and meal-planning. Thank you.
Delicious photo, too.

]]> By: cookinpanda http://www.mostlyeating.com/a-%e2%80%98mix-and-match%e2%80%99-recipe-for-a-wholegrain-lunchtime-salad/comment-page-1#comment-645 Fri, 15 Aug 2008 15:18:29 +0000 http://mostlyeating.versantus.co.uk/?p=79#comment-645 Great post. Making these sorts of salads is so easy so long as the cabinets and refrigerator are stocked really well. And it’s quite fun being creative, too!

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