How to Make Quinoa, Couscous, and Farro Salad with Summer Veggies - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a fresh and nutritious salad to enjoy during the summer months? This Quinoa, Couscous, and Farro Salad with Summer Veggies is the perfect combination of wholesome grains and colorful, seasonal vegetables. Packed with flavor and texture, this salad is a great way to incorporate a variety of nutrient-rich ingredients into your diet.

The base of this salad is a blend of quinoa, couscous, and farro, providing a hearty and satisfying foundation for the dish. These grains not on...

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Ingredients

  • 6 ½ cups water, divided
  • 1 cup red quinoa
  • 1 cup pearl (Israeli) couscous
  • 1 cup farro
  • 1 cucumber, seeded and chopped
  • ½ red onion, chopped
  • 1 orange bell pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 1 yellow squash, seeded and chopped
  • ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 (6 ounce) container crumbled feta cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 50 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Bring 2 cups water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Bring 1 1/2 cup water and couscous to a boil in a separate saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until couscous is tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes.
  • Bring 3 cups water and farro to a boil in a separate saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until farro is tender and water has been absorbed, about 25 minutes.
  • Combine quinoa, couscous, farro, cucumber, red onion, orange bell pepper, and yellow squash together in a bowl.
  • Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, and salt together in a bowl. Pour dressing over grain-vegetable mixture; toss to coat. Sprinkle feta cheese over salad. Refrigerate until chilled, at least 2 hours.
  • Nutrition

    424 cal.

    • Total Fat: 21g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 19mg
    • Sodium: 370mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 50g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 12g
    • Vitamin C: 31mg
    • Calcium: 133mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 282mg