Lentile and Quinoa Salad

 

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INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup quinoa

1 1/4 cups water, plus 2 cups

1/2 cup lentils

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

1/4 cup vegetable oil

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1 lime, zested

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

2 green onions, chopped

1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro leaves

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PREPARATION

1. Cook the quinoa and lentils per package directions, or to make this a raw salad, sprout the quinoa and lentils.

2. 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.

3. 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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