High Protein Quinoa Salad for Weight Loss, Diabetic, BP, Cholesterol क्विनोआ सलाद Quinoa Recipe

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: tofu

Cottage cheese is lower in fat and provides a similar texture.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

sunflower seeds

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Peanuts are often more affordable and provide similar crunch.

quinoa

🥗Healthier: farro

💰Cheaper: brown rice

Brown rice is a cost-effective alternative while still being nutritious.

Rinse quinoa under cold water until water runs clear.

Boil water in a pot and add rinsed quinoa; cook until fluffy, about 15 minutes.

Drain excess water and let quinoa cool.

Chop cucumber, bell pepper, and red onion into small pieces.

In a large bowl, combine cooled quinoa, chickpeas, chopped vegetables, and spinach.

Add lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper; mix well.

Crumble feta cheese over the salad and gently toss to combine.

Slice avocado and place on top of the salad.

Sprinkle sunflower seeds for added crunch.

Serve chilled or at room temperature.

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