Summer Salad With Quinoa Recipe

Name: Summer Salad With Quinoa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa; 2 cups water; 1 cup carrot; 1 cup green beans; 1 cup tomatoes; 1 cup yellow squash; 1 cup great northern bean (canned); ½ cup fat-free Italian salad dressing; 2 tablespoons yellow mustard; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; ½ teaspoon dried basil; ½ teaspoon black pepper

Servings: persons

1 cup quinoa
2 cups water
1 cup carrot
1 cup green beans
1 cup tomatoes
1 cup yellow squash
1 cup great northern bean (canned)
½ cup fat-free Italian salad dressing
2 tablespoons yellow mustard
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon black pepper

1
Rinse quinoa thoroughly until water runs clear and drain.
2
Add quinoa and water to a small pot.
3
Bring to a boil, stir, then cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
4
While the quinoa is cooking, mix the italian dressing, mustard, vinegar, italian spices and black pepper in a large bowl.
5
Chop the carrots, green beans, tomatoes and squash.
6
Toss the vegetables in the bowl with the dressing.
7
Rinse and drain the beans, then add to the other ingredients.
8
When the quinoa is done cooking, add it to the other ingredients and mix well.
9
Serve as is, or for best results chill for one hour prior to serving.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup quinoa, 2 cups water, 1 cup carrot, 1 cup green beans, and more.

Yes, Summer Salad With Quinoa falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Summer Salad With Quinoa

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