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Quinoa Salad over Greens

from Tiffany at eatathomecooks.com
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time35 mins
Servings: 6 to 8
Calories: 450kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups quinoa uncooked
  • 4 cups water
  • 2 red bell peppers diced
  • 2 carrots diced
  • 2 15 oz. cans kidney beans drained and rinsed
  • 6 cups chopped greens spinach, kale, chard etc.

For the dressing:

  • ½ cup white wine vinegar
  • 2 Tbs. maple syrup
  • 2 cloves garlic crushed
  • 4 tsp. Dijon mustard
  • 2 tsp. dried oregano
  • 2 tsp. dried basil

Instructions

  • Bring the quinoa and water to a boil in a saucepan.
  • Reduce the heat and cover, simmer for 15 minutes.
  • When the quinoa is finished, run it under cold water to cool.
  • Place in a large bowl with the bell pepper, carrot and kidney beans.

For the dressing:

  • Whisk together the vinegar, maple syrup, garlic, mustard, oregano, and basil.
  • Pour this dressing over the quinoa, tossing to coat.
  • Serve the salad on a bed of greens.

Nutrition

Serving: 6to 8 | Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 81g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 94mg | Potassium: 1293mg | Fiber: 18g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 7492IU | Vitamin C: 62mg | Calcium: 184mg | Iron: 10mg