Three-Bean Salad With Quinoa

Ingredients

• 1 cup uncooked quinoa
• salt & fresh ground pepper
• 1/2 lb green beans, trimmed, cut into 2-inch pieces, cooked and rinsed in cold water
• 1 1/2 cups shelled edamame
• 1/2 cup chopped roasted red pepper

• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup Italian dressing (I love Italian Salad Dressing)
• 1 teaspoon dried tarragon

Directions

1. 1

   Rinse quinoa under cold running water and drain.

2. 2

   Bring 1 3/4 cups water to a boil in a small pot.

3. 3

   Stir quinoa and a pinch of salt into water. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until tender and liquid is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.

4. 4

   Uncover and let cool.

5. 5

   Put cooled quinoa, green beans, edamame, peppers, kidney beans, dressing, tarragon, salt and pepper into a large bowl and toss well.

6. 6

   Serve chilled or at room temperature.