I had two weeks worth of green beans to use so I decided to make a cold salad with some of them. I’ve been meaning to find a good Quinoa recipe too and this seemed like the perfect time. I turned to Gojee.com which sent me to this recipe and it turned out great. It’s a surprisingly elegant salad with lots of refreshing flavor and it’s easy to make.
Quinoa and Green Bean Salad <CLICK
1 1/2 cups green beans, trimmed and chopped into 1/4-inch pieces
2 cups cooked quinoa (just follow the instructions on the box)
1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans
1/2 cup chopped parsley
2 scallions, chopped
2 Tbsp. fresh mint, choppd
3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
Salt and black pepper, to taste (it needs a good amount of salt)
Whisk together the oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper. Pour over the salad and toss to blend. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
This looks lovely. Our green beans will start coming soon, then I’ll make something like this. They are so delicious and sweet when home grown.