Quinoa and Two Bean Salad
Ingredients
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1 1/2 cgreen beans, fresh or frozen, cut
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1 1/3 cwater
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3/4 cquinoa, uncooked, rinsed, well-drained
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15 ozgreat northern beans, drained and rinsed
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1/4 cgreen onions, sliced
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5 Tbsplemon juice
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3 Tbspolive oil
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1 Tbspbasil, fresh, chopped (1 tsp dried)
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1 clovegarlic, minced
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5 dash(es)hot pepper sauce (optional)
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·lettuce leaves or fresh greens to serve
How to Make Quinoa and Two Bean Salad
- In medium saucepan,combine green beans, water and quinoa. Bring to boil. Reduce heat; simmer 12 to 15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Remove from heat. Cool 10 minutes.
- In medium bowl, combine cooked quinoa mixture, Great Northern beams and onions; mix well. Cover; refrigerate 1 hour or until chilled.
- Meanwhile, in small jar with tight-fitting lid, combine lemon juice, oil, basil, garlic and hot pepper sauce (optional); shake well. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Just before serving, pour dressing over salad; toss gently to coat. Serve on fresh greens or lettuce leaves.
About Quinoa and Two Bean Salad
Course/Dish: Other Salads
Main Ingredient: Rice/Grains
Regional Style: American
Other Tags: Quick & Easy Healthy
