Green Bean Salad With Lime Vinaigrette and Red Quinoa

Step 1

Fill a medium saucepan with water and bring to a boil. Add salt to taste and green beans. Boil 4 to 5 minutes, until crisp-tender. Transfer to a bowl of cold water, then drain and drain again on a kitchen towel. Cut in 2-inch lengths.

Step 2

Meanwhile, soak onion in cold water for 5 minutes. Drain, rinse, and drain again on paper towels.

Step 3

In a salad bowl, combine green beans, onion, almonds, chile, cilantro, and chives.

Step 4

Combine lime juice, salt, and olive oil in a small bowl or measuring cup and whisk together. Toss with beans. Add quinoa and toss again. Sprinkle chopped egg on top, and serve.