A healthy, protein-packed lentil quinoa salad.
Ingredients
Salad
- 1 cup dried lentils
- 2 bay leaves, divided (Optional)
- water to cover
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup quinoa
Dressing
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- ground black pepper to taste
- ½ cup coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted
- ½ cup dried cranberries, or to taste
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 small green onion, finely chopped
Directions
Step 1
Place lentils and 1 bay leaf in a saucepan with enough water to cover; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until lentils are tender, about 30 minutes; drain and discard bay leaf. Rinse lentils with cold water until cool, then transfer to a large bowl.
Step 2
Bring 2 cups water, quinoa, and remaining bay leaf to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Rinse quinoa with cold water until cool, discarding bay leaf. Stir quinoa into lentils.
Step 3
Heat lemon juice in a microwave-safe bowl in a microwave until warm, about 30 seconds. Stir honey into juice until dissolved. Add vinegar and salt; whisk in olive oil and season with black pepper. Pour lemon juice mixture into lentils and quinoa.
Step 4
Mix walnuts, cranberries, feta cheese, and green onion into lentil and quinoa salad. Toss to coat. Refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
Calories 205 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat9g | 11% |
Saturated Fat2g | 9% |
Cholesterol6mg | 2% |
Sodium123mg | 5% |
Total Carbohydrate25g | 9% |
Dietary Fiber7g | 23% |
Total Sugars5g | |
Protein8g | |
Vitamin C3mg | 13% |
Calcium55mg | 4% |
Iron2mg | 12% |
Potassium266mg | 6% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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