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Home » Salad » Lentil Quinoa Salad with Feta Cheese.

Lentil Quinoa Salad with Feta Cheese.

Jul 12, 2010 · Modified: Apr 20, 2021 by Kelly Roenicke · 4 Comments

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This lentil quinoa salad with feta cheese is a delicious gluten free side dish! This is a very flavorful and filling salad that everyone loves, and it’s great for a picnic or party. 

lentil quinoa salad with cherry tomatoes in a light blue bowl

This weekend I adapted an old favorite summer salad recipe to be gluten free. The original recipe for this lentil quinoa salad from Everyday Food required bulgur, and since we don’t do gluten in this house, that presented a bit of a problem. I decided to try the ancient grain quinoa, which we eat as a hot side dish fairly frequently, and is a good source of protein.

Quinoa cooks very quickly, so this salad can come together in a hurry. You can make it with millet if you prefer, or even brown rice.

The lemon juice, green onions, and cherry tomatoes make for a very fresh, bright salad that’s perfect for spring or summer. This would be the ideal recipe to bring to a summer barbecue or potluck.

lentil quinoa salad with feta cheese in a bowl with a lemon in the background

The quinoa paired perfectly with the lentils, tomatoes, green onions, and tomatoes. This is a side dish that I’ll make again and again. I love that the quinoa worked so well for this recipe – now we can enjoy it even though we are gluten free!

Why you’ll love this lentil quinoa salad:

  • it’s perfect for a picnic or potluck
  • it’s gluten free and allergy friendly
  • it’s hearty and filling
  • it’s bursting with tangy flavor from the feta cheese and lemon juice

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Lentil quinoa salad with feta cheese is a great summer side dish!
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Lentil Quinoa Summer Salad.

Easy and delicious lentil and quinoa salad recipe - this salad is a great dish to bring to a picnic or potluck.
Course Salad
Cuisine Egg Free, gluten free
Keyword picnic food
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 340 kcal
Author Kelly Roenicke

Ingredients

  • 1 cup lentils picked over and rinsed
  • 1 cup quinoa white or red
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cup green onions chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • sea salt
  • pepper
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, cover lentils with about an inch of water. Bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer and cover. Cook until lentils are tender - about 15-20 minutes. Drain and set aside to cool.
  2. In another sauce pan, bring 2 cups water and 1 cup quinoa to a boil. Reduce heat and cover, then cook on low for 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Place all ingredients in a large serving bowl. Add more salt and pepper if desired. Serve sprinkled with feta.
Nutrition Facts
Lentil Quinoa Summer Salad.
Amount per Serving
Calories
340
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
12
g
18
%
Saturated Fat
 
4
g
25
%
Cholesterol
 
22
mg
7
%
Sodium
 
290
mg
13
%
Potassium
 
645
mg
18
%
Carbohydrates
 
42
g
14
%
Fiber
 
12
g
50
%
Sugar
 
3
g
3
%
Protein
 
16
g
32
%
Vitamin A
 
525
IU
11
%
Vitamin C
 
19.8
mg
24
%
Calcium
 
172
mg
17
%
Iron
 
4.4
mg
24
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

If you don’t have lentils on hand, I think that chickpeas or black beans would be fine substitutions. If you can’t eat dairy, it is still a great salad even without the feta cheese.

This lentil quinoa salad makes a nice lunch, especially on hot summer days. We enjoy it with fresh fruit and a side of gluten free bread and butter.

Do you eat a lot of quinoa? Do you prefer the red or white variety?

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Filed Under: food, Gluten Free, Nut Free, Recipes, Salad, Side Dish Tagged With: easy recipe, Egg Free, Fish Free, Garlic Free, Gluten Free, Mustard Free, Peanut Free, Sesame Free, Shellfish Free, Soy Free, Sugar Free, Tree Nut Free

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Kelly Roenicke
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Mom to two boys with food allergies and sensitivities, Kelly is passionate about allergy friendly cooking and baking. She believes that you can enjoy amazing, easy recipes even when cooking for multiple food allergies.
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  1. Meg

    July 13, 2010 at 4:41 pm

    i’ve never tried quinoa before.. now i’m really curious! one of my friends just had to cut gluten from her diet because she found out she has celiac’s. why did you guys decide to go gluten-free, if you don’t mind my asking?

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  2. Lori

    July 12, 2010 at 1:06 pm

    This sounds delicious! My daughter is gluten free and I think we tried quinoa in a granola. We need to try it again. (daughter’s picky) Maybe she’d go for this. Thanks for the recipe.

    Reply
  3. Silver Strands

    July 12, 2010 at 11:38 am

    You have the best recipes! Thanks for this one … can’t wait to try it.
    oxox
    Denalee

    Reply
  4. Clare B

    July 12, 2010 at 9:02 am

    I think I’m going to make this for dinner tonight. sounds and looks delicious!

    Reply

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