Summer Salad With Quinoa

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 cups water
• 1 cup carrot
• 1 cup green beans
• 1 cup tomato
• 1 cup yellow squash
• 1 cup great northern bean (canned)
• 1/2 cup fat-free Italian salad dressing
• 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

1. 1

   Rinse quinoa thoroughly until water runs clear and drain. Add quinoa and water to a small pot. Bring to a boil, stir, then cover and simmer for 15 minutes.

2. 2

   While the quinoa is cooking, mix the italian dressing, mustard, vinegar, italian spices and black pepper in a large bowl. Chop the carrots, green beans, tomatoes and squash. Toss the vegetables in the bowl with the dressing.

3. 3

   Rinse and drain the beans, then add to the other ingredients.

4. 4

   When the quinoa is done cooking, add it to the other ingredients and mix well. Serve as is, or for best results chill for one hour prior to serving.