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10-Minute Italian Quinoa Salad with White Beans

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Just 10 minutes to this tasty and nutritious Italian Quinoa Salad…the perfect side dish or lunch for summer BBQs and your weekly food prep rotation! Vegan, gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian, meat free, plant based.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup quinoa, cooked
  • ½ cup small white cannelloni beans
  • ¼ cup yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 1 roasted bell pepper, chopped
  • ½ cup marinated artichokes*, halved
  • ¼ cup fresh bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 medium Roma tomato, chopped
  • ½ teaspoon lemon zest

Spices and Herbs:

  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
  • Optional: ¼ teaspoon red chili flakes

Note: If you don’t use marinated artichokes, be sure to add ½-1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, a generous dash of sea salt, and increase the oregano to ½ teaspoon!

Instructions

  1. Prepare quinoa according to package instructions.
  2. In a medium-sized bowl combine all ingredients and toss to combine. Taste and adjust spices to taste.
  3. Optional: If time allows, refrigerate for about 30 minutes to really let flavors meld. Enjoy!