Recipes Salad Grains 10 Great Grain Salads Under 300 Calories By Carl Hanson Carl Hanson Carl Hanson is a Senior Editor at Allrecipes who has been writing about food and wine for nearly 20 years. He enjoys creating content that informs, entertains, and assists busy home cooks get nourishing meals on the table for their families. Allrecipes' editorial guidelines Published on May 4, 2021 Trending Videos Close this video player Skimp on the calories, not the flavor! Let the ingredients marry together overnight in the fridge to enhance the seasonings, or serve one of these salads warm alongside chicken or fish for a nutritious dinner. These grain salads are oh-so-satisfying served hot or cold. From couscous to buckwheat, and quinoa to barley, if there's a grain there's a way! They're also perfectly portable for outdoor picnics and warm weather celebrations. Read on to get recipes for grain salads under 300 calories per serving. 01 of 11 Fresh Tabbouleh | 183 Calories View Recipe Christina "Delicious! I love tabbouleh, and I loved this version," says Christina. "A great combo of flavors!" Similar: Mexican Tabbouleh 02 of 11 Zesty Whole Grain and Vegetable Salad | 226 Calories View Recipe Photo by Buckwheat Queen. "I love whole grains, but could find very few recipes with sorghum," says Cheryl Locke. "I had some vegetables from the garden and decided to throw a few things together. Delicious! Other grains and vegetables can be added depending on what you have on hand." Find more couscous salads here. 03 of 11 Best Buckwheat Salad | 224 Calories View Recipe Photo by Buckwheat Queen. "This is delicious! Dill, mint, and cumin go so well together," says Buckwheat Queen. You Might Like: Buckwheat Cereal with Mushrooms and Onions 04 of 11 Brown Rice Belgian Endive Salad | 250 Calories View Recipe Brown Rice and Belgian Endive Salad. "A healthy snack or lunch that will keep you full," says kekadu. "This recipe would be great for summer or fall picnics, too! Add finely chopped fruit such as oranges or apples." Try This: Greek Brown Rice Salad 05 of 11 Mediterranean Barley Salad | 220 Calories View Recipe spjeffer "A delicious chilled whole-grain salad to serve with grilled chicken, or on its own for lunch," says DrkEyedCajn. "It can be improved with a combination of whole grains, but the barley works on its own." Related: Barley Corn Salad 06 of 11 Zesty Quinoa Salad | 270 Calories View Recipe Linda(LMT) "This bright and colorful salad is light and full of citrus," says scrumdiddly. "It's a whole new way to enjoy quinoa. Lime juice and cilantro give a refreshing kick, while black beans provide tasty vegan protein. If you're not vegan, add even more protein by adding chunks of chicken or turkey. Yum!" Similar: Vegan Mediterranean Quinoa Salad 07 of 11 Healthy Warm Farro Salad | 174 Calories View Recipe Kim's Cooking Now Serve this quick and delicious salad warm or cold. "It is great as a packed lunch, too," says Cris. You Might Like: Butternut Farro Salad with Blood Orange Vinaigrette 08 of 11 Black Bean, Corn, and Quinoa Salad | 250 Calories View Recipe Buckwheat Queen "Tangy and zippy! I added some black lime powder (loomi aswad) and some cayenne pepper," says Buckwheat Queen. "I also used some precooked tri-colored quinoa that I had in the freezer. Can't get any easier than that! Next time, I'll add an avocado." Try This: Strawberry Quinoa Salad 09 of 11 Spicy Forbidden Rice Salad | 271 Calories View Recipe Photo by Buckwheat Queen. "A spicy blend of forbidden black rice, bell peppers, and cashews," says docswife. Try it beside almost any baked fish or chicken recipe. Related: California Rice Salad 10 of 11 Couscous Fruit Salad | 236 Calories View Recipe Couscous Fruit Salad | Photo by lutzflcat. "For me, the fresh mango and chopped peanuts really brought this to life," says lutzflcat. "We love Israeli couscous. This is absolutely delicious, and I wouldn't change a thing." 11 of 11 More Great Grains Buckwheat Queen Get More Grain Salad Recipes 14 Best Recipes for Alternative Grains Browse All Whole Grain Recipes Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit