Lemony Quinoa Cannellini Bean Salad
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5.0
18 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
206 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course
Lemony Quinoa Cannellini Bean Salad
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Creamy, buttery beans, crunchy cucumbers, sweet red peppers, tangy lemon, and protein-packed quinoa, this healthy and delicious Lemony Quinoa Cannellini Bean Salad has it all!
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Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked quinoa ,fully cooled (see note)
- 14 ounce cannellini beans , rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup diced cucumber , seeds removed
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill , optional
- For the lemon vinaigrette:
- 1/4 cup Sunflower or Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1 clove garlic ,finely minced
- 1-2 teaspoons honey (vegans: use sugar or sweetener of choice)
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Combine the ingredients in a large salad bowl. To prepare the vinaigrette, whisk the ingredients together in a bowl. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and gently stir to combine. Let chill in the fridge for at least two hours before serving.
Notes
- It's generally recommended that raw quinoa be thoroughly rinsed and drained before cooking it to remove saponin, which can make the quinoa taste bitter or soapy.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
206kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
398mg
(17%)
Potassium
249mg
(7%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
580IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
23.3mg
(26%)
Calcium
25mg
(3%)
Iron
1.8mg
(10%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 206 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 206kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 398mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 249mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 580IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 23.3mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.8mg | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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