Green Bean and Quinoa Salad

Ingredients

• Salt and pepper (to taste)
• Dijon mustard (1 teaspoon)
• Olive oil (2 tablespoons)
• Lemon juice (2 tablespoons)
• Fresh parsley (1/4 cup, chopped)
• Feta cheese (1/2 cup, crumbled)
• Red onion (1/4 cup, thinly sliced)
• Cherry tomatoes (1 cup, halved)
• Quinoa (1 cup, cooked)
• Green beans (1 pound, trimmed and halved)

Instructions

1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for 3-4 minutes, until crisp-tender. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process.
2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, red onion, feta cheese, and fresh parsley.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to make the vinaigrette dressing.
4. Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss to coat evenly.
5. Add the cooked green beans to the salad and gently toss to combine.
6. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
7. Serve chilled and enjoy!