Lentil Quinoa Salad with Dill

Ingredients
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups water
  • 1  1/2 cups lentils, canned, drained and rinsed
  • 4 scallions, chopped
  • 1/4 cup dill, fresh, chopped
Directions

Prep

  1. Chop scallions and dill

Make

  1. Add quinoa and water to a small saucepot & bring to a boil
  2. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed
  3. Remove from heat and fluff with a fork
  4. Add warm cooked quinoa to a mixing bowl with lentils, dill, and scallions
  5. Add enough dressing to coat and serve warm or chilled
Dressing
Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 Tbs red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic, minced or pressed
  • 1 Tbs lemon zest
  • salt, to taste
  • black pepper, to taste
Directions

Prep

  1. Mince or press garlic

Make

  1. Add all ingredients to a mason jar with a lid and shake to blend
Notes

Experiment with different combinations of grains, legumes, and herbs! 

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