Green Bean Salad

Ingredients

• 1 pound of fresh green beans

• 1 cup cooked quinoa (1/2 cup dry)

• 2 cups mixed greens or arugula

• 1 cup diced cherry tomatoes

• *1 cup steamed or baked beets cut in small cubes

• 1/3 cup finely sliced red onions

• *1 cup red grapes ( I used candy snaps & cut them in halves)

• zest of 1-2 lemons (adjust per your liking)

• *1/4 cup toasted walnuts (optional)

• salt and pepper per your taste

• Dressing:

• 2.5 tbsp lemon juice

• 2.5 tbsp balsamic vinegar

• 2 tsp dijon mustard

• 1 tsp garlic powder (or use 1 clove of fresh minced garlic)

• 1.5 tbsp maple syrup

• 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh basil

• salt per your taste