How to Prepare Senegalese Summer Salad with SonyaJoy

cooked chickpeas

🥗Healthier: edamame

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Edamame is high in protein and fiber, while canned beans are budget-friendly.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier, while vegetable oil is often less expensive.

fresh parsley

🥗Healthier: cilantro

💰Cheaper: dried parsley

Cilantro offers a fresh flavor and is often more affordable than fresh parsley.

hot pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Jalapeños provide heat with fewer calories, while bell peppers are milder and cheaper.

Cook 1 cup dried quinoa in 2 cups of water for 12 to 15 minutes until water is absorbed and quinoa is chewy.

Add 2 cups of cooked quinoa to a large bowl.

Halve and seed the cucumber, then dice it into small pieces.

Cut the cantaloupe in half, remove seeds, peel, and dice into small pieces.

Juice the lemon and add the juice to the bowl.

Chop fresh mint and parsley, then add to the bowl.

Add 1/8 cup olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt to the bowl.

Mix all ingredients gently to combine.

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