How To: Make Easy Quinoa Salad

quinoa

🥗Healthier: farro

💰Cheaper: rice

Farro is more nutritious, while rice is often cheaper.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier, while canola oil is budget-friendly.

Rinse quinoa under cold water.

Boil water in a pot and add quinoa.

Cook quinoa until fluffy, about 15 minutes.

Drain and let quinoa cool.

Chop cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and bell pepper.

In a bowl, combine cooled quinoa with chopped vegetables and parsley.

Drizzle with lemon juice and olive oil.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Toss to combine all ingredients well.

Serve chilled or at room temperature.

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