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Lentil quinoa salad with feta cheese is a great summer side dish!

Lentil Quinoa Summer Salad.

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

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

Instructions
 

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Place all ingredients in a large serving bowl. Add more salt and pepper if desired. Serve sprinkled with feta.

Nutrition

Calories: 340kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 16gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 290mgPotassium: 645mgFiber: 12gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 525IUVitamin C: 19.8mgCalcium: 172mgIron: 4.4mg
Keyword picnic food
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