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

Mir Hassan
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This salad is a great option for a healthy lunch or dinner.


kvn nzu
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I'm not a huge fan of quinoa, but this salad changed my mind.


zulfiQar kk
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their veggies.


Meliana Gutierrez
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I had a hard time finding quinoa, so I used rice instead.


Kiya Gamble
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This salad was a little too bland for my taste.


Abrar Kashmri
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I used a different type of dressing, but the salad was still delicious.


Alfred Kiswell
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I added some grilled chicken to this salad for a protein boost.


Toma Saha
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover quinoa.


Faraaz christians
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I love that this salad can be made ahead of time. It's perfect for busy weeknights.


Rahad Babu
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The dressing is the star of this salad. It's tangy, sweet, and a little bit spicy.


YoUrAbot
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This salad is so easy to make. I had it on the table in less than 30 minutes.


Brett Pruitt
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I love the combination of quinoa and green beans in this salad. It's a great way to get your daily dose of protein and veggies.


Hannah Eklou
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This salad is the perfect summer side dish. It's light and refreshing, and the dressing is amazing.


Joey Legroulx
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I've made this salad several times now, and it's always a winner. It's healthy, easy to make, and absolutely delicious!


NANA JOHN
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This salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the unique combination of flavors and textures.