Ingredients
- 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
Directions
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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By thearachel7
Hoboken, NJ
on May 27, 2012
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This is one of my new favorite salads. It is light and healthy and has a great flavor. Its also very easy to make and doesn't require too many ingredients that you don't already have on hand. The recipe is easy to follow and leftovers are as good as the initial preparation. My only alteration is that I cook the Quinoa in low-sodium chicken broth to give it a little extra flavor.
By nazy jon
on May 25, 2012
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The dish was delicious. I think this is the best recipe for quinoa. A good blend of ingredient.
I have made it twice and I love it.
By Deb Ferrell
Saint Cloud, MN
on May 22, 2012
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YUMMY!. Cooked quinoa in rice cooker-2 parts water, 1 part quinoa, and it came out perfect, no fuss.
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