Lemony Lentil Quinoa SaladLemony Lentil Quinoa Salad

The recipe Lemony Lentil Quinoa Salad can be made in roughly 50 minutes. This main course has 270 calories, 13g of protein, and 7g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 6 and costs $1.09 per serving. 234 people have tried and liked this recipe. Head to the store and pick up green onions, lemon zest, tarragon, and a few other things to make it today. It is brought to you by Simple Nourished Living. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, lacto ovo vegetarian, and vegan diet. All things considered, we decided this recipe deserves a spoonacular score of 100%. This score is excellent. Try Lemony Lentil Soup, Lemony Greek Lentil Soup, and Lusciously Lemony Lentil Soup for similar recipes.

Ingredients

Cooking Instructions

1. 01

   In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of the water to a boil over high heat.

2. 02

   Add the lentils and reduce the heat to medium low, allowing the lentils to simmer, until tender, but not mushy, about 30 minutes.

3. 03

   Drain and let them cool completely.While the lentils are cooking, prepare the quinoa. In another medium saucepan combine the remaining 2 cups water and quinoa. Bring to a boil over medium high heat. Reduce the temperature to low, cover the pan and simmer gently for 15 to 20 minutes, or until all the water is absorbed.

4. 04

   Remove the pan from the heat and cool completely.Make the dressing: in a small bowl, whisk together the tarragon, salt, pepper, lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil and mustard.When the lentils and quinoa are completely cool, in a large bowl combine them with the sliced green onions, tossing them gently together.

5. 05

   Add the dressing and toss again gently until everything is coated.Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, until chilled, or for up to 4 hours. Just before serving, stir in the chopped fresh parsley.