Ever feel like salads are either too boring or too much work? This one is neither. My Quinoa Salad with Beets, Oranges, and Fennel is easy, colorful, and slow-cooker friendly (yes, really!). You slow-cook the beets, toss everything else together, and voilà—a summer meal that’s just as great on a patio as it is in a lunchbox. It’s light but filling, simple but fancy-feeling. Try it for a picnic, potluck, or those “what do we even eat when it’s this hot?” nights.
