Quinoa Salad Recipe - Simple and Healthy Summer Salad!

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.

Prepare the salad dressing by mixing olive oil, lemon or lime juice, maple syrup, salt, and black pepper.

Cook the quinoa according to your preferred method.

In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa with diced carrots, celery, green pepper, green onions, parsley, and cilantro.

Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad and toss to combine all ingredients well.

Serve chilled or at room temperature.

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