This light and delicious salad is packed with protein, vitamins, and fiber. I tried this while visiting a resort in Marco Island and could not wait to recreate it myself. This salad is the perfect dish for a light lunch or a side dish at dinner. Your vegetarian friends will thank you for serving this at any dinner party or BBQ.
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
Directions
Step 1
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.
Step 2
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.
Step 3
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.
Step 4
Combine quinoa, couscous, farro, cucumber, red onion, orange bell pepper, and yellow squash together in a bowl.
Step 5
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.
Cook’s Notes:
Regular quinoa can be used of you can't find red quinoa. Red bell pepper can be used in place of orange bell pepper.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 424 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat21g | 27% |
Saturated Fat5g | 26% |
Cholesterol19mg | 6% |
Sodium370mg | 16% |
Total Carbohydrate50g | 18% |
Dietary Fiber4g | 14% |
Total Sugars2g | |
Protein12g | |
Vitamin C31mg | 153% |
Calcium133mg | 10% |
Iron2mg | 9% |
Potassium282mg | 6% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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