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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 radishes, chopped
  • 1/3 cup crumbled cotija cheese
For the dressing
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • pinch of ground black pepper
  • 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: 8people

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.