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Diana Henry's 'Crazy Carrot and Grain Salad' Recipe Featured in Telegraph

publication · 2026-03-21

The Telegraph's cookery writer Diana Henry shares her 'Crazy Carrot and Grain Salad' recipe, which originated from her children's reaction to what they called a 'hippie salad reborn.' Henry, an award-winning author and BBC Radio 4 broadcaster, provides detailed instructions for preparing the dish, which includes farro or spelt, carrots, chickpeas, mixed seeds, pomegranate seeds, watercress, and a dressing with white balsamic vinegar, harissa, olive oil, honey, and pomegranate molasses. The recipe is part of her regular contributions to the publication, catering to various dining occasions.

Key facts

  • Diana Henry is a cookery writer for The Telegraph
  • The recipe is called 'Crazy Carrot and Grain Salad'
  • The salad includes ingredients like farro, carrots, chickpeas, and a harissa-based dressing
  • Henry is an award-winning author and BBC Radio 4 broadcaster
  • The recipe was inspired by her children's comment calling it a 'hippie salad reborn'

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  • The Telegraph
  • BBC Radio 4

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