Pesto Quinoa, Arugula and Cannellini Bean Salad

This is fast becoming a favorite vegetarian side dish or even main around the house.

I like to make my own pesto here, but you could easily use store bought if you prefer. This version of pesto uses pepitas so it's nut free (you can skip them if seeds are a no-go). If you're vegan, you can sub your favorite vegan parmesan in the pesto or skip it.

You can use any color quinoa here that you like, and if you don't have or don't love cannellini beans you could sub chickpeas or even kidney beans. Get the quinoa cooking on the stove, and while that's going whip up the pesto and prep the other mix ins. So easy, so delicious! I love to make this as a meal prep item because it keeps so well in the fridge for a few days.

This dish is Gluten Free, Vegetarian, Vegan Optional, and Dairy Free Optional.

Serves 4.