QUINOA SALAD - VIDEO RECIPE

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.

Add 1 cup of quinoa to a pot.

Pour in 2 cups of water for a 1:2 ratio.

Turn the heat to medium-high and cook for 15 to 20 minutes until the quinoa absorbs the water.

In a jug, squeeze in fresh lemon juice.

Add honey and a pinch of paprika to the lemon juice and mix.

In a large bowl, add the cooked quinoa.

Add rocket leaves to the quinoa.

Sprinkle in chopped red bell pepper.

Add sunflower kernels for crunch.

Cook asparagus in a pan with grape seed oil for 2 minutes over high heat, cut into thirds, and add to the bowl.

Add chunks of feta cheese to the salad.

Pour the honey dressing over the salad and mix everything well.

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