HOW TO MAKE CRANBERRY APPLE QUINOA SALAD

walnuts

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pumpkin seeds provide healthy fats and protein.

dried cranberries

🥗Healthier: fresh cranberries

💰Cheaper: raisins

Fresh cranberries reduce sugar content.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable for dressings.

quinoa

🥗Healthier: farro

💰Cheaper: brown rice

Brown rice is a budget-friendly grain alternative.

Cook 1 cup of uncooked quinoa according to package instructions and let it cool.

Chop 1 cup of apple and 1 cup of celery.

Measure out 1/3 cup of dried cranberries and 1/3 cup of pecans.

Chop 2 green onions.

Combine the cooled quinoa, chopped apple, celery, cranberries, pecans, and green onions in a bowl.

Add honey dijon vinaigrette to the mixture and mix well.

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