Saturday, June 20, 2026

Spring Greens Farro Beet Citrus Salad with Couscous


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The earthy flavors of beets and farro are mixed with the bright flavors of citrus fruits and the nutty flavors of couscous to make this Spring Greens Farro Beet Citrus Salad with Couscous. This dish is great for a healthy and tasty meal.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup couscous
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup farro
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 cups spring greens mix
  • 2 roasted beets, sliced
  • 1 orange, segmented
  • 1 grapefruit, segmented
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Olive oil for dressing

Instructions:

Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a saucepan

Put in the couscous, cover, and take it off the heat

After 5 minutes, use a fork to fluff it up

Put 1 cup of farro and 2 cups of vegetable broth in a different saucepan

Bring to a boil, then lower the heat, cover, and let it cook for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the farro is soft

Remove any extra liquid

Put the cooked couscous and farro in a large salad bowl and mix them together

Place the couscous and farro in a bowl

Add the chopped mint, chopped parsley, roasted beet slices, orange segments, grapefruit segments, and spring greens

Gently toss the salad to mix all the ingredients together

Put some olive oil on top and add salt and pepper to taste

Toss again to make sure the dressing is spread out evenly

Add feta cheese crumbles and sliced almonds that have been toasted to the salad

Serve right away and enjoy


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