Go Back
–+ servings

Lentil Quinoa Salad Recipe

A healthy and delicious salad packed with protein and fiber.
Print Recipe Pin This
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 1 cup green lentils rinsed
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cucumber diced
  • ¼ cup red onion finely chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground

Instructions 

  1. 1. Cook quinoa: In a saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let it sit for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
  2. 2. Cook lentils: In another saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add lentils, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes or until tender. Drain any excess water.
  3. 3. Prepare vegetables: While quinoa and lentils are cooking, chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley.
  4. 4. Combine ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked quinoa, lentils, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley.
  5. 5. Make dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
  6. 6. Toss salad: Pour dressing over the salad and toss to combine. Adjust seasoning if needed. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Healthy, Protein-rich
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!