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Quinoa salad with white beans
Healthy quinoa salad with white beans

Zesty Lemon Quinoa & White Bean Salad

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Dishes Salads
A textbook 'power bowl': complete protein from quinoa and beans, fiber from veggies, and healthy fats. This isn't a salad that leaves you hungry. The fresh lemon dressing ties it all together.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
⌛ Total Time 30 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 310 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Sieve
  • Large bowl
  • Small jar (for dressing)

Allergen Information

⚠️ Sesame

Instructions

1 ✓

Rinse quinoa and cook in salted water (15 mins). Cool completely.

Tip: If mixed hot, spinach wilts and veggies lose crunch.
2 ✓

Rinse beans thoroughly with cold water.

Tip: Removes the tinny taste and excess sodium.
3 ✓

Dice peppers and cucumber uniformly.

Tip: Uniform cuts ensure every bite has every flavor.
4 ✓

Shake oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a jar to emulsify.

Tip: Emulsion coats ingredients better than separate oil/vinegar.
5 ✓

Toss everything in a large bowl. Fold in spinach last.

Tip: Be gentle with spinach.
6 ✓

Top with sesame seeds.

Tip: Adds crunch.

Recipe FAQ

Shelf life?
Keeps 2-3 days in the fridge; flavors actually improve. Great for meal prep.
Substitutes?
Kidney beans or chickpeas work great too.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Quinoa
  • 1 can (15 oz) White Beans (rinsed)
  • 3 oz Baby Spinach
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper
  • 1/3 large English Cucumber
  • 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Parsley
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Seeds
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 pinch Black Pepper