Quinoa, Couscous, and Farro Salad with Summer Vegetables
A bright grain salad featuring quinoa, couscous, and farro tossed with crisp cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and yellow squash in a lively lemon-olive oil dressing. Salty crumbles of feta add richness and contrast to the tender-chewy grains and fresh vegetables. Serve this Quinoa, Couscous, and Farro Salad with Summer Vegetables chilled for picnics, potlucks, or light lunches.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Quinoa, Couscous, and Farro Salad with Summer Vegetables, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 24 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 53
- Heart Health
- 43
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 29
- Inflammatory
- 34
- Performance
- 53
- General Wellness
- 1
In a saucepan, bring 2 cups water and quinoa to a boil. Lower the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender and the water is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.
- 2
In a separate saucepan, bring 1 1/2 cup water and couscous to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the couscous is tender yet slightly firm, about 10 minutes.
- 3
In another saucepan, bring 3 cups water and farro to a boil. Lower the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the farro is tender and the water is absorbed, about 25 minutes.
- 4
Mix the quinoa, couscous, farro, cucumber, red onion, orange bell pepper, and yellow squash in a bowl.
- 5
Whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, and salt in a bowl. Pour the dressing over the grain-vegetable mixture and toss to coat. Sprinkle feta cheese over the salad. Refrigerate until chilled, at least 2 hours.
- Calories 502.11 kcal High 25%
- Protein 13.73 g Good Source 27%
- Carbohydrate 71.12 g 26%
- Total Fat 18.61 g High 24%
- Saturated Fat 4.45 g High 22%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 15.09 mg Moderate 5%
- Sodium 256.16 mg Moderate 11%
- Dietary Fiber 12.08 g Good Source 43%
- Total Sugars 13.14 g --
- Added Sugars 8.05 g Moderate 16%
- Calcium 153.98 mg Moderate 12%
- Iron 2.54 mg Moderate 14%
- Potassium 308.84 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 41.28 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 49.38 mg Good Source 55%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Quinoa, Couscous, and Farro Salad with Summer Vegetables is a Greek side dish recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 50 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Crumbled Feta Cheese, Cucumber, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and Farro. Each serving provides about 502.11 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Quinoa, Couscous, and Farro Salad with Summer Vegetables?
- It is a Greek salad recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Quinoa, Couscous, and Farro Salad with Summer Vegetables made of?
- The main ingredients are Crumbled Feta Cheese, Cucumber, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Farro, Lemon. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Quinoa, Couscous, and Farro Salad with Summer Vegetables?
- About 50 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 502.11 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Quinoa, Couscous, and Farro Salad with Summer Vegetables easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Quinoa, Couscous, and Farro Salad with Summer Vegetables healthy?
- Quinoa, Couscous, and Farro Salad with Summer Vegetables has an easyChef Pro health score of 53/100. Per serving, it provides 502.11 calories and 13.73 g of protein, or 27% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 256.16 mg (11% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 4.45 g (22% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 8.05 g (16% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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