human
I'm looking for some tips on how to prepare a quinoa salad?
assistant
1. Start by rinsing 1 cup of quinoa in cold water and then draining it.
2. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the rinsed quinoa, and stir continuously until the grains are lightly toasted.
3. Add 3 cups of vegetable or chicken broth, bring it to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot with a lid, and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
4. Once cooked, remove from the heat and let cool completely before adding your desired mix-ins such as chopped vegetables, nuts, seeds, dried fruit, and herbs.
5. Serve your quinoa salad chilled or at room temperature.