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Mexican Quinoa Salad with Farro and Barley
5 from 4 votes

Mexican Quinoa Salad with Farro and Barley

This Mexican Quinoa Salad with Farro and Barley is healthy, easy to make and makes a great vegetarian side dish or lunch in under 30 minutes.

Prep Time
25 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 168 kcal
Course: Side Dish, Salad, Lunch
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa cooked
  • 1 cup farro cooked
  • 1 cup barley cooked
  • 1/2 large cucumber chopped
  • 1 cup Baby tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup radish chopped
  • 1/3 cup cotija cheese crumbled
For the dressing
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano dried
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
  • sea salt pinch
  • ground black pepper pinch
  • 1 medium lime juiced (about 2 tablespoons

Instructions

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  1. In a large bowl, add quinoa, farro, barley, cucumbers, tomatoes, radishes and cotija cheese. Stir together and set aside.
  2. For the dressing: in a small bowl, add olive oil, white wine vinegar, dried oregano, cilantro, sea salt, black pepper and lime juice. Whisk until combined.
  3. Pour the dressing onto the mixed salad and stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes until chilled, or enjoy immediately.

Nutrition Information

Calories 168kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 19g (6%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 10g (15%) Fiber 3g (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 168

% Daily Value*

Calories 168kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 19g 6%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 10g 15%
Fiber 3g 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.