Quinoa Salad Recipe that You'll Make Again and Again

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.

Rinse 1 cup of quinoa and drain it.

In a saucepan, add 2 cups of water and 1 cup of quinoa. Bring to a boil.

Lower the heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until all the water is absorbed.

While the quinoa is cooking, prepare the dressing by mixing 1/3 cup of lemon juice, 1/4 cup of olive oil, 1 teaspoon of salt, 3/4 teaspoon of ground black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder.

In a bowl, add chopped raw broccoli and some of the dressing. Stir and let it soften and absorb flavors.

Once the quinoa is cooked, add it to the bowl with the broccoli while it's still hot.

Add the remaining dressing to the quinoa and broccoli mixture.

Mix in the black beans, corn, scallion, pumpkin seeds, raisins, tomatoes, and cilantro.

Mix everything well to combine all ingredients.

Serve immediately or let it chill.

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