In winter,there are a large number of salads that we like to eat. But let it be said, this is not the best time to eat salads full of freshness. On the contrary, the desire for comfort food is felt. So, when the sun comes up , it is rare to want hot dishes. No, you will not make us believe that you want raclette in the middle of August. It is therefore the season for salads of all kinds and what is good is that you can decline the salads in all its forms and all its tastes . And if we are used to rice, pasta or simply vegetable salads, quinoa is the food to adopt .
Quinoa is a very interesting food from a nutritional point of view. Indeed, it is twice as rich in fiber than pasta and three times more than rice. And for those who didn't know, quinoa is not a cereal but...a vegetable . From the Chenopodiaceae family (leafy vegetables), it is the cousin of beets and spinach. Thus, quinoa is excellent for transit , in the prevention of cardiovascular diseases and diabetes. It is also a superfood for vegetarians because it contains a lot of protein. It is very rich in trace elements. Iron, copper and potassium are therefore honored. Zoom on all the salad recipes that can be made with quinoa.