Lentil Quinoa Salad Recipe

Name: Lentil Quinoa Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup quinoa; 1 1/4 cups water, plus; 2 cups water; 1/2 cup lentils; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1/4 cup canola oil; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 lime, zested; kosher salt and black pepper; 2 green onions, chopped (can substitute red onion); 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

1/2 cup quinoa
1 1/4 cups water, plus
2 cups water
1/2 cup lentils
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/4 cup canola oil
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 lime, zested
kosher salt and black pepper
2 green onions, chopped (can substitute red onion)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

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["Put the quinoa in a sieve and rinse in cold water. In a large microwave-proof bowl with a cover, add the rinsed quinoa and 1 1/4 cups water. Cover and microwave on high for 9 minutes. Let it sit for 2 minutes then stir. Quinoa should be tender enough to eat, but with a little ""pop"" upon biting.", "Put the lentils in a sieve and rinse in cold water. In a saucepan, simmer the lentils in 2 cups water until the lentils are tender, but not mushy, about 30 minutes. Drain and cool.", "In a small bowl, whisk the mustard and vinegar together, and drizzle in the oil to make an emulsion. Add the garlic powder, lime zest, and salt, and pepper, to taste.", "To assemble the salad: In a medium salad bowl, mix the quinoa, lentils, green onions, and chopped cilantro. Top the salad with the dressing, toss to coat and serve."]

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup quinoa, 1 1/4 cups water, plus, 2 cups water, 1/2 cup lentils, and more.

Yes, Lentil 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.

Lentil Quinoa Salad

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