MOROCCAN QUINOA SALAD RECIPE | VEGAN & HEALTHY

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: omit

Tofu provides a similar texture while being lower in calories.

quinoa

🥗Healthier: cauliflower rice

💰Cheaper: brown rice

Cauliflower rice is lower in carbs, while brown rice is often less expensive.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: edamame

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans offer similar protein at a lower cost.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more budget-friendly while still being a good cooking oil.

Rinse quinoa under cold water to remove bitterness.

Cook quinoa according to package instructions until fluffy; let cool.

Drain and rinse chickpeas; set aside.

Dice cucumber, red bell pepper, and red onion into small pieces.

Chop parsley and mint finely; combine with the diced vegetables.

In a large bowl, combine cooled quinoa, chickpeas, and chopped vegetables.

In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, cumin, cinnamon, salt, and black pepper.

Pour dressing over the salad and toss to combine evenly.

Add raisins and crumbled feta cheese; mix gently.

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Let the salad sit for at least 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Serve chilled or at room temperature.

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