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
- 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
- Protein 13.73 g Good Source
- Carbs 71.12 g Moderate
- Total Fat 18.61 g High
- Saturated Fat 4.45 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 15.09 mg Moderate
- Sodium 256.16 mg Moderate
- Fiber 12.08 g Good Source
- Sugar 13.14 g High
- Added Sugar 8.05 g Moderate
- Calcium 125.03 mg Low Source
- Iron 2.54 mg Moderate
- Potassium 308.84 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 107.65 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 36.36 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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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.
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