Superfoods Lentil & Quinoa Salad Recipe Is Delicious & Nutritious (25 Minutes) by Jan Mostrom
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Lentils seem to be coming into their own, being recognized for the nutritional powerhouse and budget-friendly legume that they are. Lentils are full of fiber and protein, and low in fat and calories. That's only the tip of the iceberg in regards to the health benefits of lentils, and quinoa has health benefits, too!
I love this vegan quinoa and lentil salad recipe because it combines two superfoods: quinoa and lentils. This grain salad is filling and tastes amazing. This nutritious, gluten-free salad is topped with a delicious balsamic glaze that you can easily make at home or buy in store to shave off a bit of prep time.
To make this lentil and quinoa salad recipe you will need quinoa, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, lentils, fresh parsley, nuts (walnuts, almonds or pecans), an apple, lemons for juicing, salt, black pepper, dried oregano and a balsamic glaze. Serve this healthy grain salad as a side dish with dinner or as a vegetarian main dish for lunch or dinner.
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa (uncooked)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1 cucumber, seeded and diced
- 3/4 cup cooked lentils, drained and rinsed (use canned or cook your own)
- 1/2 cup parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup pecans, walnuts or almonds, coarsely chopped
- 1 apple, chopped
- 2 lemons, juiced
- salt, to taste
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- balsamic glaze, to taste (optional)
Recipe Notes
- Feel free to change up the fruits and vegetables in this recipe to suit your tastes.
- If you don't have a balsamic glaze, you can use a balsamic vinaigrette instead. Or use your favorite salad dressing.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
Here's how to make it:
- Cook the quinoa according to package directions. When cooked, remove lid and set to the side to cool a bit.
- Place the quinoa in a medium salad bowl. Add tomatoes, onion, cucumber, lentils, parsley, apple and nuts.
- Sprinkle the salad with salt, black pepper, oregano, juice of the lemon and balsamic glaze. Toss to combine. Serve in salad bowls and enjoy!
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