Lentil Quinoa Salad

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 cup quinoa
• 1 1/4 cups water, plus
• 2 cups water
• 1/2 cup lentils
• 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup canola oil
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 lime, zested
• kosher salt and black pepper
• 2 green onions, chopped (can substitute red onion)
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

Recipe

• 1 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.
• 2 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.
• 3 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.
• 4 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.