Quinoa Salad | High Protien Quinoa Salad Recipe | Weight Loss Recipe | Chef Amrita Raichand

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.

Wash quinoa thoroughly to remove bitterness.

Boil water and add quinoa along with salt and a smashed garlic clove.

Boil quinoa until the grains show white circles, indicating doneness.

Strain the quinoa and set aside to cool.

Blanch broccoli in boiling water for 30 seconds, then transfer to ice water.

Grill red and yellow bell peppers, seasoning with mixed herbs, chili flakes, and salt.

Add chopped onion to the grilled vegetables for extra crunch.

Prepare a dressing using 3 parts olive oil to 1 part balsamic vinegar and lemon juice or orange juice.

Combine cooled quinoa with grilled vegetables and dressing.

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