On April 18, 2008, students and staff had the opportunity to taste three delicious whole grain salads and vote for their favorite. Saint Paul Public Schools Nutrition Services is proud to announce the winner:

Corn and Barley Ensalada is a delicious combination of barley, corn, scallions, tomatoes, jalepeno peppers and cilantro in a cumin dressing. It won by an overwhelming number of votes among students and more modestly among staff members. It will become a regular feature on the cafeteria Choice Bars next fall. The other contestants in the contest were Five Grain Salad and Taboulleh.

The Wild About Grains contest is part of an effort to serve more whole grains that kids will love. Research has shown that the consumption of whole grains has many health benefits. Whole grains are low in fat and have no cholesterol. They contain complex carbohydrates which supply energy for daily activities, and are high in Vitamins B and E, minerals and valuable antioxidants.

The home-sized recipes are available for download:  
Corn and Barley Ensalada
Five Grain Salad
Taboulleh