Chicken Quinoa Salad

quinoa

🥗Healthier: farro

💰Cheaper: brown rice

Farro offers similar nutrition with a unique flavor.

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned chickpeas

Tofu is plant-based and lower in calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and healthy fats.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Bell peppers provide sweetness without heat.

Cook 1 cup of quinoa in 2 cups of water.

Bring water to a boil, then let it simmer for 15 minutes.

Drain the red beans and corn.

Slice the grilled chicken.

Wait for the quinoa to cook and cool down.

Once the quinoa is cool, mix it with the drained beans, corn, sliced chicken, and chopped ingredients.

Chop the purslane and add it to the salad.

Add lemon juice, salt, pepper, a little bit of paprika, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil.

Mix all the ingredients together.

Let the salad cool in the fridge for a little bit before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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