Quinoa Salad with Shrimp Easy Recipes | Mexican Food - Spicy Latina Mom

shrimp

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu is a plant-based protein, while canned tuna is often less expensive.

quinoa

🥗Healthier: farro

💰Cheaper: brown rice

Farro provides similar texture and nutrients, while brown rice is more affordable.

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: goat cheese

💰Cheaper: cotage cheese

Goat cheese offers a tangy flavor, while cottage cheese is budget-friendly.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil provides healthy fats, while vegetable oil is often less expensive.

Add 1 cup of quinoa and 2 cups of water to a pan.

Add salt and garlic to the quinoa mixture.

Boil quinoa for 15 to 20 minutes until soft, then let it cool.

In a separate pan, add a little water and 1 minced garlic clove.

Add precooked shrimp to the pan and cook until they turn white.

Chop 3 tablespoons of red onion and add to the shrimp.

Add 1 cup of chopped cherry tomatoes to the mixture.

Add 4 tablespoons of chopped parsley and 2 pinches of pepper.

Squeeze in 1/3 cup of lime juice and mix everything together.

Taste and adjust salt as needed.

Let the salad sit in the fridge overnight for flavors to meld, or serve immediately.

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