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Grain Salad with Tomatoes and Cucumbers

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Photo of a grain salad with tomatoes and cucumbers in a glass dish on a striped cloth.
Photo by Michael Graydon & Nikole Herriott, Prop Styling by Kalen Kaminski, Food Styling by Andy Baraghani

We call for semi-pearled grains because they cook more quickly and have a roughened-up texture that helps them soak up the dressing. Browning them first deepens their flavor.

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