Best 10 Quinoa Green Bean And Tomato Salad Recipes

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Quinoa green bean and tomato salad is an easy and delicious side dish or light main meal. It is packed with flavor and nutrition, and it is perfect for summer potlucks and picnics. This salad is made with a base of quinoa, green beans, and tomatoes, and it is dressed with a simple vinaigrette. The vinaigrette is made with olive oil, vinegar, Dijon mustard, and honey. It is also seasoned with salt and pepper. The salad can be served warm or cold, and it is a great way to use up leftover quinoa.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

QUINOA, GREEN BEAN AND TOMATO SALAD RECIPE - (4.6/5)



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Provided by PKMom

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup quinoa, washed well and drained
 1 1/2 cups water
 3/4 lb fresh green beans, in 1-inch pieces
1/2 lb very ripe Roma tomatoes (3 to 4)*
1 bell pepper, any colour, in 1-inch dice**
4 green onions, in 1/2-inch slices
1/2 cup roughly chopped fresh basil
3/4 tsp salt
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
3 tbsp toasted pecans

Steps:

  • 1 Combine quinoa and 1 1⁄2 cups water in medium pot; bring to a simmer on medium heat. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook until all the liquid is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Set aside. 2 Fill a large bowl with ice water. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil on high heat, add green beans and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, until barely tender. Remove from heat and drain green beans in a colander. Place colander in ice water to preserve the beans' bright green colour and stop them from cooking further. 3 Using a sharp knife, cut tomatoes in half and gently squeeze out and discard seeds. (It's unnecessary to remove skins.) Cut tomatoes in 1⁄2-inch dice. 4 In a large bowl, combine quinoa, green beans, tomatoes, bell peppers, green onions and basil. Season with salt, olive oil and lemon juice, and sprinkle with pecans. Keep refrigerated for up to 2 days. Variation: *oven-dried tomatoes; **grilled pepper.

SUMMER QUINOA-TOMATO SALAD



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The fresh flavors of summer come together in this hearty and delicious vegetarian salad made with quinoa, tomatoes and red onion.

Provided by By Arlene Cummings

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups cooked quinoa
2 large tomatoes, quartered, cut into cubes
1/4 medium red onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
3 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Dash sugar
Grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cool cooked quinoa. Meanwhile, in medium bowl, toss tomatoes, onion, garlic, basil, parsley, oil and vinegar. Season with salt, pepper and sugar.
  • Spread cooled cooked quinoa in large serving bowl or on small platter; spoon tomato salad over top. Cover; refrigerate until serving time.
  • Before serving, sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

ZESTY QUINOA SALAD



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This bright and colorful salad is a great summertime recipe (or anytime you want to feel like it's summertime). Light and citrusy, it's a whole new way to enjoy quinoa. Lime juice and cilantro give a refreshing kick, while quinoa and black beans provide tasty vegan protein. If you're not vegan, add even more protein by adding chunks of chicken or turkey. Yum!

Provided by scrumdiddly

Categories     Salad     Grains     Quinoa Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup quinoa
2 cups water
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 limes, juiced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, or more to taste
1 ½ cups halved cherry tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
5 green onions, finely chopped
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring quinoa and water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 10 to 15 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  • Whisk olive oil, lime juice, cumin, 1 teaspoon salt, and red pepper flakes together in a bowl.
  • Combine quinoa, tomatoes, black beans, and green onions together in a bowl. Pour dressing over quinoa mixture; toss to coat. Stir in cilantro; season with salt and black pepper. Serve immediately or chill in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269.6 calories, Carbohydrate 33.8 g, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 8.4 g, Protein 8.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 674.5 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

LENTIL, QUINOA, AND MUNG BEAN SALAD



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Packed with fiber, protein, and potassium and lightly dressed with fresh lemon juice and olive oil. This is a family favorite that is always requested for cookouts. I sometimes add a little honey as the acid in lemons can vary depending on the lemon that is used. Top each serving with a little feta, if desired.

Provided by Bren

Categories     Salad     Grains     Quinoa Salad Recipes

Time 9h55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

½ cup dried green mung beans
4 cups water, plus more for soaking
½ cup green lentils, rinsed
1 bay leaf
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon salt
ground black pepper to taste
⅓ cup light olive oil
½ English cucumber, diced
1 Roma tomato, diced
½ red bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
½ cup chopped green onions
½ cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Place mung beans into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let soak, 8 hours to overnight.
  • Bring 2 cups salted water to a boil in a medium pot. Add lentils and bay leaf, cover, and simmer over low heat for 18 to 20 minutes. Drain and set aside to cool.
  • Meanwhile, drain mung beans. Bring 2 cups salted water to a boil in a small pot. Add mung beans, cover, and simmer over low heat for 20 to 25 minutes. Drain and set aside to cool.
  • Bring 2 cups salted water and quinoa to a boil in a medium pot. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until all water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat, cover, and let steam for 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  • Place lemon juice, zest, vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper in the bottom of a large bowl. Drizzle in oil, whisking constantly until dressing is smooth. Add cooled lentils, mung beans, and quinoa; stir to combine. Add cucumber, tomato, bell pepper, green onions, and parsley; stir to incorporate. Refrigerate until cool, about 1 hour. Taste and adjust salt, if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257.8 calories, Carbohydrate 31.6 g, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 8.3 g, Protein 9.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 305.2 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

QUINOA AND GREEN BEAN SALAD



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Parsley spruces up this side salad of protein-rich quinoa and crunchy green beans.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus 1/4 cup for dressing
1 small onion, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 cup quinoa
1 3/4 cups water
1 pound green beans, trimmed (cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces)
1 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves
3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and a pinch of pepper. Cook, stirring, until translucent, about 3 minutes. Stir in quinoa and cook for 1 minute. Add water. Bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook, covered, until water is absorbed, about 16 minutes. Remove from heat. Let stand 10 minutes; fluff with fork. Cool completely, about 25 minutes.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon salt and beans, cooking until bright green, about 4 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water.
  • Combine quinoa, green beans, and parsley. Dress with 1/4 cup olive oil, vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143 g, Fat 7 g, Protein 3 g, Sodium 186 g

GREEN BEAN AND TOMATO SALAD



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This simple summer salad pairs beautifully with practically any grilled meat or fish, and it's quite easy to make. Just blanch the green beans until crisp tender, then toss with wedges of ripe tomato and a bright vinaigrette of Dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, garlic, shallots and olive oil. A shower of chopped fresh basil across the top finishes it off.

Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     easy, quick, side dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound string beans or small haricots verts
6 ripe tomatoes
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
4 tablespoons finely chopped shallots or green onions
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
4 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper
4 tablespoons coarsely chopped basil

Steps:

  • Trim ends of beans and leave them whole.
  • Drop beans into a saucepan with salted boiling water. Cook until crisp tender, about 3 to 5 minutes according to the size of the beans. Do not overcook. Drain and let cool.
  • Cut away the core of each tomato, and cut it into wedges.
  • In a salad bowl, add mustard, vinegar, shallots, garlic, oil, salt and pepper and blend with a wire whisk. Add beans and tomatoes, toss well. Sprinkle with basil.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 200, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 778 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams, TransFat 0 grams

QUINOA-TOMATO SALAD



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Prepare 1 cup quinoa as the label directs. Stir to cool slightly. Toss with 1 cup halved grape tomatoes, one 15-ounce can hearts of palm (drained, rinsed and sliced), 2 chopped scallions, 2 tablespoons olive oil and a pinch of sugar; season with salt. Sprinkle with chopped parsley.

GREEN BEAN AND TOMATO SALAD



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Crisp-tender green beans are paired with cherry tomatoes and seasoned with onion, celery and lemon in this refreshing side dish. "There's nothing quite like a colorful salad to perk up a gray winter day," says Diane Hixon of Niceville, Florida.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon water
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup chopped celery

Steps:

  • Place beans in a saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and rinse with cold water. Place in a large bowl; add onion. Place tomatoes in another bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, oil, water, salt and pepper. Pour over the vegetables in each bowl; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour., Stir celery into bean mixture; transfer to a serving platter. Surround with tomatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 48 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 239mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

TOMATO-GREEN BEAN SALAD WITH CHICKPEAS, FETA AND DILL



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This is a perfect salad for summer, when the market is chockablock with great produce. Use whatever tomatoes are sweetest, and feel free to add yellow wax beans or romano beans in addition to green beans. If your market has fresh shelling beans, use those instead of chickpeas. Plan ahead to soak dried chickpeas overnight. With a soak, they only take an hour to cook, and taste better than canned ones.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     easy, salads and dressings, vegetables, appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Kosher salt and black pepper
3/4 pound green beans, preferably slender haricots verts, trimmed
2 tablespoons lemon juice, from 1 small lemon
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 pint cherry tomatoes, mixed colors, halved
2 cups cooked chickpeas (from 1 cup dried chickpeas or 1 15-ounce can), cooled and drained
4 ounces feta, crumbled (1/2 cup)
2 to 3 tablespoons roughly chopped dill, for serving
Pinch of dried oregano, for serving

Steps:

  • Bring a medium saucepan of water to boil over high heat. Add 1 teaspoon salt, then the green beans. Cook until beans are tender-crisp, about 2 minutes. Transfer beans to a large bowl of cold water. Drain in a colander and blot green beans dry with a kitchen towel.
  • Make the dressing: In a small bowl, put lemon juice, vinegar, garlic, a pinch of salt and some black pepper to taste. Whisk in olive oil.
  • Make the salad: Add cherry tomatoes, green beans and chickpeas to a large salad bowl, and season with salt and pepper. Add dressing and toss to coat. Add feta and toss once more. Let marinate for 10 to 15 minutes, tossing occasionally.
  • To serve, sprinkle generously with dill and oregano.

GREEN BEAN-CHERRY TOMATO SALAD



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My grandmother made a cold green bean salad with potatoes for every family barbecue. Now I bring my own version of the recipe to parties. With added color and taste from the cherry tomatoes, this classic favorite is even better. -Angela Lemoine, Howell, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-1/2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • In a 6-qt. stockpot, bring 6 cups water to a boil. Add beans in batches; cook, uncovered, 2-3 minutes or just until crisp-tender. Remove beans and immediately drop into ice water. Drain and pat dry., Transfer beans to a large bowl. Add tomatoes and onion; toss to combine. In a small bowl, whisk vinegar, sugar, oregano, salt, garlic powder and pepper. Gradually whisk in oil until blended. Pour over bean mixture; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 65 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 153mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your salad.
  • Cook the quinoa according to the package directions. Quinoa is a quick-cooking grain that is easy to prepare.
  • Roast the tomatoes in the oven. Roasting intensifies their flavor and makes them slightly caramelized.
  • Use a variety of textures in your salad. The quinoa, green beans, tomatoes, and feta cheese all provide different textures that make the salad more interesting to eat.
  • Dress the salad with a simple vinaigrette. A vinaigrette made with olive oil, vinegar, and herbs is a light and flavorful dressing that will not overpower the other ingredients in the salad.

Conclusion:

This quinoa, green bean, and tomato salad is a healthy and delicious side dish or main course. It is packed with nutrients and flavor, and it is easy to make. The next time you are looking for a quick and easy salad to make, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!

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