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Vibrant Ancient Grain Salad

Vibrant Ancient Grain Salad for a Wholesome, Colorful Meal

This vibrant ancient grain salad is a nourishing dish that combines fresh ingredients and wholesome grains for a delightful meal.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Grains
  • 1 cup Quinoa Rinse thoroughly before cooking
  • 1 cup Farro Adds chewy texture
Vegetables
  • 1 medium Cucumber Diced; can substitute with bell pepper
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved; alternatively, use diced red tomatoes
  • 1 small Red Onion Sliced; substitute with green onions if desired
Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil Essential for dressing
  • 1 lemon Lemon Juice Brightens the salad; lime juice can be a substitute
  • Salt To taste
  • Pepper To taste
Creaminess
  • 1 cup Feta Cheese Crumble for mixing; omit for dairy-free

Equipment

  • Pot
  • Mixing Bowl
  • cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

Cooking Process
  1. Rinse quinoa and farro under cold water. In separate pots, add water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let quinoa simmer for 15 minutes, and farro for 30 minutes. Drain and set aside to cool.
  2. Chop the vegetables: dice cucumber, halve cherry tomatoes, and slice red onion. Place in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Crumble feta cheese on a cutting board for easy mixing.
  4. Add cooled quinoa, farro, and crumbled feta to the bowl with chopped veggies. Gently mix.
  5. Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over the ingredients. Toss gently.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste and mix gently again.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For optimal taste, consider marinating the vegetables in the dressing before mixing. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days without the dressing.

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