QUINOA AND LENTIL SALAD

Quinoa and Lentil Salad image

A salad made with a superfood! It's light, fresh, and packed with flavor. Not to mention, it's easy to make. You can sub honey for the agave nectar.

Provided by zoeDisco

Categories Salad Grains Quinoa Salad Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 ½ cups quinoa
3 cups water
½ cup dry lentils
2 cups water
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon agave nectar
sea salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 small carrot, chopped
½ cucumber, chopped
2 green onions, chopped
½ yellow bell pepper, chopped

Steps:

Bring the quinoa and 6 cups water to a boil in a large pot. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender and the water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Run under cold water to cool; drain. Pour into a large bowl.
Meanwhile, bring the lentils and 2 cups water to a boil in a separate saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the lentils are tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Run under cold water to cool; drain any excess moisture.
Whisk the rice vinegar, olive oil, lemon juice, and agave nectar together in a bowl until well incorporated. Season with sea salt and black pepper. Pour the dressing over the quinoa and stir to coat evenly. Add the lentils, carrot, cucumber, green onions, and yellow bell pepper; stir until evenly mixed. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379.4 calories, Carbohydrate 57.3 g, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 11 g, Protein 14.4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 114.2 mg, Sugar 3.9 g