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Lentil Quinoa Salad (Melissa d'Arabian) Recipe

Lentil Quinoa Salad (Melissa d'Arabian) Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1/2 cup quinoa
1 1/4 cups water , plus 2 cups
1/2 cup lentils
1 tsp dijon mustard
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1 lime , zested
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 green onions, chopped
1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Directions:

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.
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.
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.
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.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	289.92 Kcal (1214 kJ)
Calories from fat	136.73 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.19g	23%
Sodium	20.15mg	1%
Potassium	382.73mg	8%
Total Carbs	30.41g	10%
Sugars	1.13g	5%
Dietary Fiber	9.61g	38%
Protein	9.53g	19%
Vitamin C	6.7mg	11%
Iron	3.2mg	18%
Calcium	40.8mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	176.09 Kcal (737 kJ)
Calories from fat	83.05 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.23g	23%
Sodium	12.24mg	1%
Potassium	232.46mg	8%
Total Carbs	18.47g	10%
Sugars	0.69g	5%
Dietary Fiber	5.83g	38%
Protein	5.79g	19%
Vitamin C	4.1mg	11%
Iron	2mg	18%
Calcium	24.8mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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