Any ideas for grain salads that kids will eat? No allergies to consider, just an aversion to kale. Peanuts, cashews, and other nuts are loved.

This one from Giada is great : http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/mediterranean-salad-recipe.html

Charlie Bird restaurant in NYC is known for this great farro salad. Super healthy but extremely delicious!

http://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1015843-charlie-birds-farro-salad

We do a toasted israeli couscous salad with caramelised shallots, cherry tomatoes, flaked almonds, spinach and parsley- you cook the couscous in chicken stock and it's super flavourful! Really easy and great to make in big batches, and adjust to whatever your family is a fan of, vegetable-wise.

It's no longer berry season, but this one is tasty! Maybe you could sub mandarin oranges? http://www.wellplated.com/strawberry-farro-salad/

I have an aversion to kale. Have tried all different ways and I don't care for it. I'm a spinach lover, softer texture, better taste IMO.

The principle ingredients of a tabbouleh are bulger wheat, parsley and mint (no kale thank God). You can substitute quinoa to increase the protein. But it's heavy on the parsley too. Add to that olive oil, lemon juice and toasted pine nuts.

Try the chickpea salad in this National Post article by Bonnie Stern. It's not a grain salad, but the delicious dressing has cashews, coconut, sunflower & pumpkin seeds. You could add your kids' favorite grain, or use it instead of the chick peas.
http://news.nationalpost.com/appetizer/bonnie-stern-the-last-supper-of-the-season

My kids love this farro, green bean, and chicken one. I like to make it the day ahead of a busy night so we can eat dinner fast and get to the soccer practice, girl scout meeting or whatever...
http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/chicken-green-bean-corn-and-farro-salad-with-goat-cheese-354298

This article by Food52 may be a good starting point. https://food52.com/blog/12119-how-to-make-a-grain-bowl-without-a-recipe