Quinoa And Lentil Salad Recipe

Name: Quinoa And Lentil Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups quinoa; 3 cups water; 1/2 cup dry lentils; 2 cups water; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon agave nectar; sea salt and ground black pepper to taste; 1 small carrot, chopped; 1/2 cucumber, chopped; 2 green onions, chopped; 1/2 yellow bell pepper, chopped

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups quinoa
3 cups water
1/2 cup dry lentils
2 cups water
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon agave nectar
sea salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 small carrot, chopped
1/2 cucumber, chopped
2 green onions, chopped
1/2 yellow bell pepper, chopped

1
Bring the quinoa and 6 cups water to a boil in a large pot. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender and the water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Run under cold water to cool; drain. Pour into a large bowl.
2
Meanwhile, bring the lentils and 2 cups water to a boil in a separate saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the lentils are tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Run under cold water to cool; drain any excess moisture.
3
Whisk the rice vinegar, olive oil, lemon juice, and agave nectar together in a bowl until well incorporated. Season with sea salt and black pepper. Pour the dressing over the quinoa and stir to coat evenly. Add the lentils, carrot, cucumber, green onions, and yellow bell pepper; stir until evenly mixed. Serve immediately.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups quinoa, 3 cups water, 1/2 cup dry lentils, 2 cups water, and more.

Yes, Quinoa And Lentil 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.

Quinoa And Lentil Salad

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