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Sweet-salty brown rice salad, heaped in a wooden bowl, as seen from above

Sweet-salty brown rice and kale salad

November 5, 2015by Mike Bierschenk 2 Comments

This hearty grain salad has been a favorite in my house for years. The brown rice gives it a hefty backbone, while the kale and raisins round out the flavor. The dressing is the star, though: a little salty, a little sweet, a little pungent, and entirely delicious.

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Salads, Veg*n or veg*n-possible
Steel-cut oat salad with walnuts and raisins

Steel-cut oat salad with walnuts and raisins

March 17, 2015by Mike Bierschenk Leave a comment

Delicious whole grains in your diet without hours of stove time! Great as a side dish with a protein and/or a vegetable dish, but also a perfect brown-bag lunch star.

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Grains, Veg*n or veg*n-possible

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