This simple and quick Lemony Spinach Quinoa Bean Salad comes together in no time and makes a great healthy packed lunch to bring to work or side dish alongside meat or fish.
Lemony Spinach Quinoa Bean Salad
(serves 2)
Ingredients:
- 1/2 C uncooked quinoa, prepared as directed on package
- 1/4 C fresh lemon juice
- 1/8 C olive oil
- 1 C kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/8 C crumbled feta cheese (duh)
- 2 C fresh baby spinach, steamed in microwave
- Garlic powder, ground coriander, and salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
1) Cook quinoa as directed on package (will take about 15 minutes).
2) While you’re waiting, toss the spinach in a bowl and microwave for 1 minute to steam it.
3) Once the quinoa is cooked, transfer to a bowl and add all the other ingredients to it! Just stir and enjoy — serve warm or cold, both are delicious 
And don’t forget the seasonings to taste — they make this dish!
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I made this and it’s delicious! Thank you for the recipe! I
My pleasure! :)
I made this for dinner tonight since I had all of the ingredients in the house already (LOVE that!). Cut the olive oil/lemon juice in half and thought it was very tasty. My husband and 2 teenaged sons also liked it a lot. A winner!
Glad it was a success! :)
This is a wonderful recipe. Perfect for summer dinner and leftovers for lunch. Love it.
Thanks! I hope you enjoy :)