GREEN BEAN SALAD WITH LIME VINAIGRETTE AND RED QUINOA
This is a green bean salad with quinoa as opposed to a quinoa salad with green beans. Red quinoa is secondary to the green beans here. The two ingredients provide a colorful contrast. The salad is alive with texture, the crisp-tender green beans with the crunchy almonds and the chewy, comforting quinoa. The flavors here are Mexican: lime juice, chile, cilantro, white or red onion. It's simple to put together but the sum is complex.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, lunch, salads and dressings, appetizer, main course, side dish
Time 20m
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Fill a medium saucepan with water and bring to a boil. Add salt to taste and green beans. Boil 4 to 5 minutes, until crisp-tender. Transfer to a bowl of cold water, then drain and drain again on a kitchen towel. Cut in 2-inch lengths.
- Meanwhile, soak onion in cold water for 5 minutes. Drain, rinse, and drain again on paper towels.
- In a salad bowl, combine green beans, onion, almonds, chile, cilantro, and chives.
- Combine lime juice, salt, and olive oil in a small bowl or measuring cup and whisk together. Toss with beans. Add quinoa and toss again. Sprinkle chopped egg on top, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 270, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams, Carbohydrate 20 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 443 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams
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Eman Chaudhry
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my salad turned out great. I'm definitely making this again.
Sumon Dey
[email protected]This salad is a bit bland for my taste. I think it needs some more seasoning.
Haidie Nelson
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of lime vinaigrette, but I really liked it in this salad. It's not too tart or overpowering.
Paptino Guy
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover green beans. I always have a few extra green beans after I make a stir-fry or a roasted vegetable dish.
Manuka Hasitha
[email protected]I love the addition of red quinoa to this salad. It gives it a nice nutty flavor and makes it more filling.
Jean Haddad
[email protected]This is a great salad for a summer picnic. It's light and refreshing, and it travels well.
Ava Martin
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of green bean salads, but this one is really good. The lime vinaigrette is what makes it.
RK Rasel babu
[email protected]This salad is so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love the combination of green beans, red quinoa, and lime vinaigrette.
Akther Hossain
[email protected]I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect side dish for grilled chicken or fish.
Ahmad Khushbin
[email protected]This is my new favorite salad recipe. It's so light and refreshing, and the lime vinaigrette is amazing.
Muhammad Raza9633
[email protected]I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
arnulfo encallado
[email protected]This salad is delicious and healthy. I especially love the lime vinaigrette. It's the perfect way to brighten up a simple green bean salad.
Aziz Din
[email protected]I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit at parties. I usually add some grilled chicken or shrimp to make it a more complete meal.
M.D FAHAD
[email protected]This green bean salad is a refreshing and flavorful side dish that is perfect for summer gatherings. The lime vinaigrette adds a zesty touch, while the red quinoa gives the salad a nutty flavor and a boost of protein.