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Lemon Quinoa Salad with Basil
This lemon quinoa salad with basil and vegetables is vegan and gluten-free, and loaded with nutrients and fantastic flavors. It's also really gorgeous.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 1 cup haricots verts (French green beans), trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 cup cucumbers, peeled, seeded, and diced
- 2 cups cooked white quinoa
- 10 cherry tomatoes, quartered
- 2 1/2 tablespoons capers, rinsed
- 2 tablespoons shredded basil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- Celtic sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
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In a large bowl, toss all of the ingredients. Season to taste. Serve, passing extra lemon juice at the table.
Recipe Notes
Recipe from Super Seeds © 2014 by Kim Lutz, Sterling Publishing Co.
Photo by Trent Lanz; styling by Alicia Buszczak
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