For this salad, you can use classic white, red, or rainbow quinoa - that's entirely up to you. White quinoa (or classic) will ultimately provide the creamiest texture. I also like to go a step further and get sprouted quinoa. This is particularly helpful if you're someone who has digestive issues. Sprouted quinoa is simply regular quinoa that has begun to sprout into a plant but the process is interrupted early. The benefit is that sprouted quinoa is easier on digestion as the grain has started to release the antinutrients that are often found in grains. Sprouted grains in general are gentler on the digestive system.