Instructions: This recipe will work well with farfalle (bow tie) pasta, kashi, couscous, or quinoa. Follow instructions for one pound of grain or pasta (see recipe). While cooking, finely chop one red onion, four Roma tomatoes, a half cup of chopped cauliflower, a half cup of chopped broccoli, one handful of mixed Basil, oregano and Italian Parsley leaves and one bell pepper of whatever color. When grains are finished cooking and cooling, stir in all the vegetables and toss with your favorite vinaigrette.

NOTES : Here is a simple recipe suggestions that use the microwave to prepare grains. This salad can become a main dish with the addition of chunks of cooked chicken, shrimp, tuna, turkey or tempeh.

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