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What's the best way for me to prepare a quinoa salad?
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The best way to prepare a quinoa salad is by combining cooked quinoa with your favorite vegetables, herbs and nuts. Start by rinsing 1 cup of uncooked quinoa in a bowl of cold water until the water runs clear. Then add 2 cups of vegetable or chicken broth and bring it to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Allow the quinoa to simmer for 15 minutes, then remove from the heat and let cool. Once cooled, combine the cooked quinoa with your desired ingredients such as diced tomatoes, bell peppers, cucumber, onion, garlic, parsley, cilantro, almonds, walnuts, and any other herbs or spices you may have on hand. Serve chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy!