Quinoa, Cannellini Bean, and Spinach Salad

Ingredients

• 3⁄4 cup quinoa (well washed)
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1⁄2 cups water
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1⁄2 large sweet onion diced
• 11⁄2 cups diced bell pepper (red, yellow, or orange)
• 1 pound fresh spinach leaves
• 1 (14-ounce) can cannellini beans, (rinsed and drained)
• 2 large cloves garlic (pressed or minced)
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes