Quinoa Salad with Balsamic Vinegar | Quinoa manages cholesterol, blood sugar & is Heart-Healthy.

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Tofu provides a similar texture while being lower in fat.

balsamic vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: red wine vinegar

Apple cider vinegar offers a tangy flavor with fewer calories.

Take 1 cup quinoa and add 1.5 cups water.

Add salt (optional) and close the lid.

Cook for 15-20 minutes on medium flame until water evaporates and quinoa turns transparent.

Let quinoa cool down before making the salad.

Add 1/2 cup boiled chickpeas to the cooled quinoa.

Add lots of veggies: green chillies, 3 colors of capsicum, carrots, purple cabbage, coriander leaves, and tomatoes.

Add spring onion, mango, and pomegranate.

Mix all the ingredients well and set aside.

Prepare the dressing in a small jar: add 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp olive oil, and a little salt.

Mix the dressing well and store in the refrigerator if there's extra.

When serving, drizzle the dressing on the salad and top with roasted peanuts and pomegranate.

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