Lemon Basil Quinoa from Super Seeds

Photo Credit: Bill Milne

It's so warm here, that I'm thinking about the foods I love in warm weather. Entree salads are perfect when the weather warms up, because they fuel you up without weighing you down. This vegan, gluten-free entree salad relies on protein-rich quinoa for its heft, and fresh veggies for crunch and flavor, topped off with a lemony zing, this salad is a winner!

 

Lemon Basil Quinoa Salad

Makes 5 Servings

Fresh lemon juice, basil, and capers give this hearty but light salad a bright Mediterranean f lavor.

1 cup haricot verts (French green beans), trimmed and cut into 1/2 -inch pieces

1 cup cucumbers, peeled, seeded, and cut into medium dice

2 cups prepared quinoa

10 cherry tomatoes, quartered

2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon capers , rinsed

2 tablespoons thinly sliced basil

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

1 tablespoon olive oil

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

1. In a large bowl, toss all ingredients to combine.

You might also enjoy these other recipes from Super Seeds.

Massaged Kale Salad
Hemp Seed Hummus
Chocolate Chip Granola Cookies
Golden Corn Soup
Amaranth Stuffed Acorn Squash

  

Happy Cooking!
Kim

My new book,  Ancient Grains: A Guide to Cooking with Power-Packed Millet, Oats, Spelt, Farro, Sorghum & Teff (Superfoods for Life), is available for pre-order now. Super Seeds, is available now! You can also find tasty recipes in Welcoming Kitchen: 200 Delicious Allergen- & Gluten-Free Vegan Recipes.