I found the following recipe in a magazine and decided to give it a try.  It has become a favorite.  I especially loved being able to pick the basil fresh from the plant on my deck.  Love fresh basil.  Oh the smell

Quinoa and Bean Salad

One 20 –ounce can kidney (or black) beans (drained and rinsed)

2 Cups cooked quinoa (3/4 cup raw)

1 red onion finely chopped

2 bunches fresh basil leaves chopped

Juice of 2 lemons

½ cup extra-virgin olive oil

In a large bowl, mix together the kidney beans, quinoa, onion and basil.  In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice and olive oil; season with salt and pepper.  Pour dressing over quinoa salad and toss to coat evenly.  Serves  4.

PS if quinoa is new to you here is what it looks like in the box:

and here is what it looks like once it is cooked

looks like couscous but even smaller

ENJOY, let me know how you like it :)