Dilled Bean Salad with Zucchini and Quinoa

By Alexandra Caspero on May 26, 2015

The perfect salad for your next cookout! Dilled Bean Salad with Zucchini and Quinoa!

Dilled Bean Salad with Zucchini and Quinoa

This post may or may not have been written as I watched my 700th episode today of Property Brothers while trying to convince myself that this is the last one I will watch before I actually do real work.

Why did HGTV have to come to Netflix? And why cannot I not stop ogling every property for sale in St. Louis and imagining that BL and I are going to DIY ourselves into a dream home? The relocation struggle is real.

In reality, our current home is covered head to toe in moving boxes and I cannot stop watching home design shows. Which isn’t getting us any closer to the fact that the moving pods come Friday and this house ain’t gonna pack itself. I’m freely trading brownies for anyone who wants to fill the boxes so I can continue my HGTV marathon.

This is also why this salad didn’t get posted on Friday- or Monday. Instead of spending Memorial Day Weekend packing up the rest of the house and being the responsible adults we pretend to be, we headed out on a 4-day road-trip for our ‘Peace Out West Coast, Hello Midwest’ farewell tour.

Beach, Sun, Tacos > Taping, filling and stacking boxes. #priorities

Perfect Salad For Your Next Cookout! Dilled Bean Salad With Zucchini And Quinoa! #Vegan And #Glutenfree | Www.delishknowledge.com

The good news (for you) is that I’m also in the mindset of fuss-free meals: Lots of salads, make- ahead dishes and cheese and crackers. And since 90% of my kitchen will be in storage for the next few months, I’m also going to be sharing lots of one-pot, one-bowl items as well. Minimalist cooks, let’s do this.

If I could put all my favorite things into one bowl, this bean salad might be it. Roasted vegetables, quinoa, beans, and dilly-dressing. So hearty, filling and just as good on day 2 and 3 as it was when I first made it. Since BL will be heading out to St. Louis weeks before I get there, I’m relying on meals that do double-duty to prevent me from calling for take-out too often. Try bean salad first as a side dish, then warmed and tucked into a pita for the next day’s lunch, then tossed with arugula and a little more dressing for dinner the next day. Versatility is the name of this salad’s game.

Perfect Salad For Your Next Cookout! Dilled Bean Salad With Zucchini And Quinoa! #Vegan And #Glutenfree | Www.delishknowledge.com

The inspiration for this salad came from one of my favorite childhood treats: Costco’s bean salad. Perfectly tangy, sweet and packed with three kinds of beans, I wanted to recreate a hearty dish that I could bring to potlucks and cook-outs over and over again this summer.

And while I love the tang of that Costco salad, I knew I wanted this one to have a little more punch- a salad hearty enough to double as a meal. So, I added in some quinoa and roasted vegetables for extra fiber, protein, and bulk. You know it’s good when I eat spoonful after spoonful as I am trying to photograph.

Plus, this salad is a nutrition powerhouse. The quinoa and the black beans contribute to 20g of protein per serving along with iron, calcium, and vitamin C.

So the next time your meat-lovin’ friend asks “but where do you get your protein?”
↓↓↓ this!

If you try this recipe, let me know! Leave a comment, rate it, and tag your Instagram photos with #delishknowledge . I absolutely love seeing your creations. Happy cooking! 

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Dilled Bean & Quinoa Salad

  • Author: Alex Caspero
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 - 6 servings 1x
  • Category: salad, side dish, grain, beans, vegetables
  • Method: Oven
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Perfect bean salad for your next cookout! Bring this along and everyone is going to love it! You have to try this dilled bean salad with zucchini and quinoa!


  • Author: Alex Caspero
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 - 6 servings 1x
  • Category: salad, side dish, grain, beans, vegetables
  • Method: Oven
  • Cuisine: American
  • Author: Alex Caspero
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 - 6 servings 1x
  • Category: salad, side dish, grain, beans, vegetables
  • Method: Oven
  • Cuisine: American
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Ingredients

  • 3 zucchini, thinly sliced, halved if large
  • 1/2 cup onion, finely diced
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 4 celery stalks, finely diced
  • 1 can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 3 tbsp. dill
  • 1 clove garlic, finely minced
  • 1/4 cup olive oil, divided
  • salt/pepper to season

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Toss the zucchini with 1 tsp. olive oil and pinch salt/pepper.
  2. Place in a single layer on a baking or roasting sheet and cook until tender, about 10-12 minutes.
  3. While the zucchini is cooking, make the quinoa. Place the quinoa in a saucepan with 2 cups water and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook until water is absorbed and quinoa is fluffy, about 10-12 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
  4. Place the quinoa, zucchini, onion, celery, garbanzo beans, kidney beans, and black beans in a large bowl. Whisk together the dill, garlic, olive oil and pinch salt/pepper. Toss with the bean and zucchini mix. Cover and set aside for at least 30 minutes to let flavors soak in. Serve immediately.

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Alex Caspero is a Registered Dietitian, New York Times Bestselling Chef, and mom of two. She aims to cut through the nutrition noise by providing real-life, nourishing tips for body and mind. Learn more about Alex.

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    1. Shenanigans
      July 12, 2015 AT 12:58 pm

      can i use dried dill??

      1. Alex @ DelishKnowledge
        July 12, 2015 AT 1:05 pm

        Yes! You might have to adjust the amounts a little bit, so taste and see as you go!

    2. Caitlin
      June 22, 2015 AT 3:17 am

      I’m a little scared for myself now that I know property brothers is on netflix! i love that show. but i am glad about this salad recipe. I can’t wait to try it. good luck with the moving!

      1. DK
        June 22, 2015 AT 9:37 pm

        I totally feel you- it’s addicting. I find myself saying “One more episode” pretty often 🙂

    3. Aida Arain
      May 28, 2015 AT 7:47 pm

      Yum! This salad sounds amazing – I love quinoa and beans. And, ugh, there was definitely a period where HGTV took over our DVR (that was before it came to Netflix!). We were gutting our new house, and it was seriously all that my husband and I could think and talk about. Good luck with unpacking! It will eventually get done 🙂

      1. DK
        May 29, 2015 AT 6:35 am

        Sounds like a fun project! I know DIY is a lot more of a pain than it looks on TV but after all my marathon watching, I cannot wait to get in there and tear things up 🙂

    4. Jenny Shea Rawn
      May 28, 2015 AT 11:32 am

      Those Property Brothers are addictive! Love that show and find myself watching one too many episodes, it’s too easy to do. This salad looks fantastic – love salads that are better the next day and the day after. Pinning! And good luck with the move!

      1. DK
        May 29, 2015 AT 6:36 am

        It’s so easy to do! All of a sudden, a few hours have gone by and I have nothing to show for it 🙂 Thank you!

    5. Michelle De La Cerda-Nash
      May 28, 2015 AT 3:02 am

      Netflix is just evil. I should be sleeping now, but instead I am on netflix and reading your blog! BTW, love this recipe, you’ve added all of my favorite things (except the meat) in one bowl.

      1. DK
        May 29, 2015 AT 6:38 am

        Ha! Don’t you hate that? I could have a reasonable bedtime if it wasn’t for netflix and late night blog reading on my phone!

    6. Sarah
      May 28, 2015 AT 2:36 am

      Good luck with the move! The salad looks delicious too, but I love anything with dill.

    7. Amy @ Amy’s Healthy Baking
      May 27, 2015 AT 10:14 pm

      Heck yes — your priorities are definitely in the right order!! If you’re about to move away from CA (NOOOOOOOOOOOOO I won’t let you!), then you really need to have fun and soak up every last sun-soaked minute. But if I DO let you move (which I’m not), then I’m super jealous that you get to buy a house!! And I’m totally coming to visit! 🙂

      1. DK
        May 29, 2015 AT 6:39 am

        Yes! I believe there is a certain baseball stadium in Mo that has YOUR name on it! You better come and stay with us! 🙂

    8. Michele @ Two Raspberries
      May 27, 2015 AT 3:36 pm

      this looks delicious! i totally want to try this! I love how healthy it is! YUM

      1. DK
        May 29, 2015 AT 6:39 am

        Thanks Michele!

    9. Mercedes
      May 27, 2015 AT 11:01 am

      Good luck with the move, you are making me nervous though, I am moving soon and am dreading the packing

      1. DK
        May 29, 2015 AT 6:42 am

        It really is the worst BUT I am trying to think of all the positivities: cleaning out what I don’t need anymore and then the excitement of creating a new home. Good luck with your move!

    10. Jessica DeGore RD
      May 27, 2015 AT 4:58 am

      Good luck with your move! This salad sounds perfect for making in advance for lazy summer days, I’m totally on board!

      1. DK
        May 29, 2015 AT 6:43 am

        Thanks Jess!

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