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Quinoa Green Bean Salad with Marcona Almonds

Foodie Loves Fitness
Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 40 mins
Servings 4
Calories 460 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups quinoa I used an Inca Red variety but any kind will work
  • 2 cups string beans
  • 2 Persian cucumbers
  • 2 roasted red peppers
  • 2/3 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup marcona almonds I used dry roasted & unsalted
  • 2 cups arugula
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint
  • Lemon juice from 1/2 lemon
  • 2 TBSP extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 TBSP red wine vinegar
  • 3/4 TBSP mixed up salt
  • 1/2 TSP oregano

Instructions
 

  • Cook quinoa according to package directions.
  • Meanwhile, trim and cut green beans, and steam until slightly tender.
  • While quinoa and beans are cooking, prep your veggies. Dice Persian cucumbers, roasted red pepper, cherry tomatoes, and mint, and place in a large bowl.
  • Add arugula and almonds to the mixture.
  • Once quinoa is done cooking, allow it to cool slightly, then pour it into the large bowl. Add green beans when they're done cooking as well.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil and red wine vinegar. Pour onto the salad.
  • Add salt and oregano, mix together well, and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 460kcalCarbohydrates: 62gProtein: 14gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 1gFiber: 14gSugar: 8g
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