400 CALORIE MEALS QUINOA SALAD- LARGE, FILLING AND OIL-FREE

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.

Start by making the dressing in a small bowl.

Add 2 tablespoons of PB2 cashew powder to the bowl.

Add 2 tablespoons of water to the powder and mix with a spoon until uniform.

Transfer to a blender for the next steps (optional).

Add 1/4 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar to the mixture.

Add 1/8 teaspoon of Himalayan salt.

Add 2 teaspoons of maple syrup.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of dried dillweed.

Add 1 teaspoon of chives.

Add 2 tablespoons of water and blend until smooth.

Add 1/4 teaspoon of lemon juice and mix again.

Set the dressing aside to thicken.

Prepare a large serving plate or platter.

Add 2-3 cups of arugula to the plate as a base.

Add half of the 100 grams of cooked quinoa on top of the arugula.

Add half of the 125 grams of red onion on top.

Add half of the 100 grams of cherry tomatoes on top.

Add half of a 15 oz can of chickpeas on top.

Add about 1/4 cup of parsley on top (adjust to taste).

Transfer the dressing into a squeezable container for serving.

Squeeze the dressing over the salad before serving.

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