Lentil Quinoa Salad

Serves: 4

Kirstin Bosco

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

54

Spice

55

Sweetness

39

Sourness

41

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.5

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 cup

Quinoa

1 cup

Lentil

Directions:

1

Watch how to make this recipe

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Put the quinoa in a sieve and rinse in cold water

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In a large microwave-proof bowl with a cover, add the rinsed quinoa and 1 1/4 cups water

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Cover and microwave on high for 9 minutes

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Let it sit for 2 minutes then stir

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Quinoa should be tender enough to eat, but with a little "pop" upon biting

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Put the lentils in a sieve and rinse in cold water

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In a saucepan, simmer the lentils in 2 cups water until the lentils are tender, but not mushy, about 30 minutes

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Drain and cool

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In a small bowl, whisk the mustard and vinegar together, and drizzle in the oil to make an emulsion

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Add the garlic powder, lime zest, and salt, and pepper, to taste

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To assemble the salad: In a medium salad bowl, mix the quinoa, lentils, green onions, and chopped cilantro

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Top the salad with the dressing, toss to coat and serve