Cranberry Lentil And Quinoa Salad Recipe

Name: Cranberry Lentil And Quinoa Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Salad:; 1 cup dried lentils; 2 bay leaves, divided (optional); water to cover; 2 cups water; 1 cup quinoa; Dressing:; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 teaspoon honey; 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3 tablespoons olive oil; ground black pepper to taste; 1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted; 1/2 cup dried cranberries, or to taste; 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese; 1 small green onion, finely chopped

Servings: persons

Salad:
1 cup dried lentils
2 bay leaves, divided (optional)
water to cover
2 cups water
1 cup quinoa
Dressing:
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon honey
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons olive oil
ground black pepper to taste
1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted
1/2 cup dried cranberries, or to taste
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1 small green onion, finely chopped

1
Place lentils and 1 bay leaf in a saucepan with enough water to cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until lentils are tender, about 30 minutes; drain and discard bay leaf. Rinse with cold water until lentils cool and transfer to a large bowl.
2
Bring 2 cups water, quinoa, and remaining bay leaf to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Rinse quinoa with cold water until cool, discarding bay leaf. Stir quinoa into lentils.
3
Heat lemon juice in a microwave-safe bowl in a microwave until warm, about 30 seconds. Stir honey into juice until dissolved. Add vinegar and salt; whisk in olive oil and season with black pepper. Pour lemon juice mixture into lentils and quinoa.
4
Mix walnuts, cranberries, feta cheese, and green onion into lentil and quinoa salad. Toss to coat. Refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Salad:, 1 cup dried lentils, 2 bay leaves, divided (optional), water to cover, and more.

Yes, Cranberry Lentil And Quinoa Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Cranberry Lentil And Quinoa Salad

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