The recipe Lentil Quinoa Salad

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Lentil Quinoa Salad recipe is a Dinner meal that takes 30 minutes to make. If you enjoy for Dinner, you will like Lentil Quinoa Salad!

Lentil Quinoa Salad

Lentil Quinoa Salad Recipe
Lentil Quinoa Salad

From Melissa D'Arabian

What Course Is Lentil Quinoa Salad?

Lentil Quinoa Salad is for Dinner.


How Long Does Lentil Quinoa Salad Recipe Take To Prepare?

Lentil Quinoa Salad takes 15 minutes to prepare.


How Long Does Lentil Quinoa Salad Recipe Take To Cook?

Lentil Quinoa Salad takes 30 minutes to cook.


How Many Servings Does Lentil Quinoa Salad Recipe Make?

Lentil Quinoa Salad makes 4 servings.


What Are The Ingredients For Lentil Quinoa Salad Recipe?

The ingredients for Lentil Quinoa Salad are:

* 1/2 cup quinoa
* 1 1/4 cups water, plus 2 cups
* 1/2 cup lentils
* 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
* 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
* 1/4 cup vegetable oil
* 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
* 1 lime, zested
* Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
* 2 green onions, chopped
* 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro leaves


How Do I Make Lentil Quinoa Salad?

Here is how you make Lentil Quinoa Salad:

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.Number of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user STIEGESQT.


What's The Nutritional Info For Lentil Quinoa Salad?

The nutritional information for Lentil Quinoa Salad is:

  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 244.6
  • Total Fat: 15.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 74.1 mg
  • Total Carbs: 22.8 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 4.0 g
  • Protein: 5.5 g

What Dietary Needs Does Lentil Quinoa Salad Meet?

The dietary needs meet for Lentil Quinoa Salad is Vegetarian


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