How to Make: Quinoa Salad - Tasty, Easy, Beautiful

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.

Grab a cup of quinoa and two cups of water.

Bring water to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.

Let quinoa cook for about 10 to 15 minutes until light and fluffy.

Rinse and drain a can of black beans.

Chop up half a cucumber, a red onion, two tomatoes, a jalapeno, and two garlic cloves.

Add chopped bell peppers and parsley to the mix.

In a small bowl, mix together 2 tablespoons of olive oil, the juice of one lemon, a crushed garlic clove, salt, and pepper for the dressing.

Once the quinoa is cooked, let it cool down to avoid wilting the veggies.

Mix the cooled quinoa in with the chopped veggies and give it a good toss.

Pour the dressing over the salad and mix again.

Let the salad sit for 5 to 10 minutes to allow flavors to mingle.

Add your cooked protein on top before serving.

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