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Skinny Hearty Grain and Veggie Salad
Skinny Hearty Grain and Veggie Salad
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Prep Time:
20 minutes
Total Time:
40 minutes
Healthy citrus bean and grain side dish with 6g fiber per serving, perfect for summer grilling.
Ingredients:
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups cooked quinoa*
  • 1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup chopped yellow sweet pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped seeded tomato
  • 1/2 cup sliced green onions
  • 4 cups torn Bibb lettuce
Instructions:
  • Combine fresh basil leaves, Parmesan cheese, zesty lemon juice, fragrant olive oil, pungent garlic, and a sprinkle of salt and black pepper in a food processor. Blend until creamy and well-combined, making sure to scrape down the sides occasionally. Set mixture aside for later use.
  • Combine cooked quinoa, beans, sweet pepper, tomato, and green onions in a medium bowl. Mix in the basil mixture until everything is well coated.
  • Top the fluffy quinoa mixture over a bed of torn lettuce leaves.

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