Quinoa and Bean Salad

Units:
Servings: Prep Time: 15 Cook Time: 15

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Rinse quinoa under cold water.
  2. In a saucepan, combine quinoa and water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  3. Fluff quinoa with a fork and let cool.
  4. In a large bowl, combine quinoa, beans, bell pepper, cucumber, and parsley.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  6. Pour dressing over salad and toss to combine.

Notes

Chill the salad for an hour for enhanced flavor.

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Recipe By:

Chef AI

Quinoa and Bean Salad

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Rinse quinoa under cold water.
  2. In a saucepan, combine quinoa and water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  3. Fluff quinoa with a fork and let cool.
  4. In a large bowl, combine quinoa, beans, bell pepper, cucumber, and parsley.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  6. Pour dressing over salad and toss to combine.