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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 pooladoll_1833586
West Chester, OH
on May 11, 2013
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This is a great and versatile recipe. I first tried it when I was on a cleanse and had to eat vegan. I needed satisfying recipe rich in protein. It has quickly become a go-to recipe. Even today when I was trying to figure out lunch and didn't have much on hand--i realized I had the ingredients for this salad. I too make it with broth (you can use vegetable if you are vegetarian or chicken if you're not. I also add tomatoes and cucumbers to it and think it would taste great with raisins. I have also used lemon when I was out of lime and other vinegar when I was at someone's house who didn't have red wine. Slightly different taste but just as tasty. Make this--you won't be disappointed.
By stashanatasha_1...
Brentwood, ca
on April 17, 2013
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This is a fantaistc recipe. I add cherry tomatoes and feta cheese to give it something extra.
By urbanyogini
California
on March 07, 2013
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This recipe was my first attempt at cooking lentils. I don't like most legumes, but have been wanting to explore more vegetarian options. So I tried this recipe and it was fantastic! The dressing is really great and the combination of lentils and quinoa created a nice variety of textures. I also added a can of organic diced tomatoes (drained and some chopped kalamata olives, just to give it more pizzazz. I was pleasantly surprised at how filling and tasty this simple recipe was!
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