Lentil Quinoa Salad

½ cup quinoa

½ cup lentils

1 tsp. Dijon mustard

2 Tbsps. red wine vinegar

¼ cup vegetable oil

1/3 tsp. garlic powder

1 lime, zested

Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

2 green onions, chopped

1 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro leaves

feta cheese to taste

Rinse quinoa thoroughly. Bring 1 cup of water to a boil in a medium saucepan.  Add quinoa and reduce to a simmer.  Cook for 15 minutes.  Stir and cool.

Rinse lentils.  In saucepan, simmer lentils in 2 cups water until tender, about 30 minutes.  Drain and cool.

Whisk mustard and vinegar together.  Slowly add oil.  Add garlic powder, lime zest, salt and pepper.

To assemble salad, mix quinoa, lentils, green onions, and cilantro.  Top with dressing, toss to coat and serve.

This recipe can be found here.