QUINOA SALAD..THIS IS AN ENERGY MEAL ON TRIM HEALTHY MAMA AND IT IS DELICIOUS!!#healthyeating #diet

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.

Pre-make quinoa in the Instant Pot for 1 minute and let it cool down on its own.

Add 2 cups of cooked quinoa to a large stainless steel bowl.

Add 2 cups of shredded red cabbage to the bowl.

Chop and add 1 and 1/4 cups of celery to the bowl.

Chop and add 1 cup of diced bell peppers (red and green) to the bowl.

Chop and add 1 cup of cherry tomatoes to the bowl.

Add 1 cup of chopped sweet onion to the bowl.

Mince 3 cloves of garlic and add to the bowl.

Add 1 can of drained whole kernel corn to the bowl.

Add 2 cups of cooked black beans to the bowl.

Add 1/4 cup of fresh cilantro to the bowl, pressing it between hands to release oils.

Chop 1 jalapeno and add it to the bowl, wearing gloves to avoid irritation.

In a separate bowl, mix 1 and 1/2 teaspoons of salt, 1 teaspoon of ground pepper, and 1 teaspoon of dill.

Add 2 tablespoons of Swerve sweetener and 1 tablespoon of monk fruit sweetener to the mix.

Add 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil and 2/3 cup of apple cider vinegar to the mix.

Stir the dressing well and then pour it over the quinoa salad mixture.

Toss everything together to combine well.

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