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.

Cook quinoa in an instant pot or on the stovetop.

Fluff the quinoa immediately after cooking.

Cut an avocado into wedges, peel it, and then cut it into bite-sized cubes.

Add the cubed avocado to the cooked quinoa.

Chop grape tomatoes into small pieces or halve them if short on time.

Julienne carrots or grate them if short on time.

Use frozen cooked broccoli, defrost by pouring boiling water over it in a sieve, then chop into small pieces.

Chop parsley or any herb available and add to the salad.

Dress the salad with sea salt, pepper, and plenty of lemon juice.

Toss everything well and serve.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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