DIY Grain-Bowl Salad

❚ ADULT: YES ❚ HANDS-ON TIME: 30 MINUTES ❚ TOTAL TIME: 30 MINUTES ❚ MAKES: 4 SERVINGS KITCHEN GEAR Cutting boardSharp knife (adult needed)Measuring cupsLarge bowlLarge spoon INGREDIENTS 2 cups cooked grains or pasta (brown rice, barley, farro, pearl couscous, quinoa, bulgur wheat, whole-wheat orzo)2 cups raw or cooked vegetables (tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, zucchini, green beans, cauliflower, broccoli, corn, peas), diced or chopped into bite-size pieces if necessary, and/or canned beans½ cup crumbled or shredded cheese (any kind) and/or diced cooked chicken, meat, fish, or tofu½ cup coarsely chopped fresh herbs (basil, mint, flat-leaf parsley, chives, cilantro)¼ cup toasted seeds or nuts (see page 4)¼ cup dried fruit (raisins, cherries; chopped dried apricots, dates, figs) (if you like)Any dressing from pages 18–19 INSTRUCTIONS 1. Put everything (except the dressing) in the bowl, add ¼ cup…