Happy first Monday of Summer!  We are all sleeping late and having a slow start but that’s what summer is all about, right!?!?

Here is a little something for your Meatless Monday.  We love Quinoa in my house.  This is a little dish I created for a Teacher Appreciation Lunch in May.  Many people asked me for the recipe!  It is great for a hot summer day.  The last thing I want on a super hot day is hot food.

The lemon and basil add a summery, fresh flavor.

White Bean Basil Quinoa Salad

 

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Ingredients

• 1 box qunioa, prepared to instructions and cooled
• Zest from 1 lemon
• Juice from 3 lemons
• 1 can Canellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 6 oz bag of frozen peas, blanched in hot water to thaw
• 6 oz feta (I used a goat's milk feta for this recipe)
• ¼ cup fresh basil, leaves only, thinly sliced just before tossing
• Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Toss the prepared, cooled quinoa with the lemon zest and lemon juice.
2. Add beans and peas and toss again.
3. Add the feta and basil and gently combine.
4. Salt and pepper to taste.
5. Enjoy room temperature or chilled.

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It was super flavorful and very well received.  Hope you enjoy it, too.

Do you have a favorite Quinoa Salad?  I’d love to know!

xo

Alicia

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