Global Grain Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-30 · Updated 2026-03-30

A vibrant salad blending quinoa, farro, and bulgur with zesty citrus dressing for a multicultural twist. This global fusion-inspired sheet pan (vegetarian) ready in about 30 minutes pairs quinoa, farro, bulgur for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup quinoa
• 1/2 cup farro
• 1/2 cup bulgur
• 1 cup, halved cherry tomatoes
• 1/2 cup, diced cucumber
• 1/4 cup, finely chopped red onion
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp orange zest
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large pot, bring 2 cups water to a boil. Add 1/2 cup quinoa, 1/2 cup farro, and 1/2 cup bulgur. Cook for 15-20 minutes until tender, then drain and let cool.
2. Step 2: In a bowl, toss the cooked grains with 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 1/2 cup diced cucumber, 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
3. Step 3: In a separate small bowl, whisk 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp orange zest, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until emulsified. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat. Serve chilled or at room temperature.