Description
Green Bean and Quinoa Salad is a vibrant, nutritious dish that combines crunchy green beans, fluffy quinoa, and fresh vegetables. This refreshing salad is perfect for summer gatherings or as a light lunch option. Packed with protein and essential vitamins, it’s easy to prepare in just a few simple steps. Each bite offers delightful textures and flavors that make it an instant favorite for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water until clear. In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa with 2 cups water. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Let sit covered for an additional 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
- Boil salted water in a separate pot. Blanch green beans for 3 minutes until tender-crisp. Immediately transfer them to an ice bath to retain color.
- Chop cooled green beans into bite-sized pieces. In a large mixing bowl, combine chopped green beans, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and fluff the quinoa.
- Add crumbled feta cheese along with lemon juice and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
- Gently toss all ingredients together until well mixed. Serve immediately or refrigerate for later enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg