Mediterranean Quinoa And Lentil Salad Recipes

Steps:

• Put the quinoa in a sieve and rinse in cold water. In a large microwave-proof bowl with a cover, add the rinsed quinoa and 1 1/4 cups water. Cover and microwave on high for 9 minutes. Let it sit for 2 minutes then stir. Quinoa should be tender enough to eat, but with a little "pop" upon biting.
• Put the lentils in a sieve and rinse in cold water. In a saucepan, simmer the lentils in 2 cups water until the lentils are tender, but not mushy, about 30 minutes. Drain and cool.
• 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.
• 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.

Steps:

• Prepare the lentils: In a small saucepan simmer lentils in water to cover by 2 inches until tender but not falling apart (15-20 minutes), drain well, and let cool. Skip this if using TJ already steamed lentils. Prepare the quinoa. In a saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to boil with a pinch of salt. Add 1 cup of quinoa and cook until water is gone and quinoa seeds have popped. Fluff with a fork. Combine cooled lentils and quinoa in a large bowl. Prepare the dressing: In a blender or a jar with a lid, combine the salt, olive oil, rice vinegar, lemon juice, and minced garlic. Pour dressing over the lentils/quinoa and stir to incorporate. Add tomatoes and any additional add-ins. Season with additional salt and pepper if necessary.

Steps:

• In a small saucepan simmer lentils in water to cover by 2 inches until tender but not falling apart, 15 to 20 minutes, and drain well. Transfer hot lentils to a bowl and stir in 1 tablespoon vinegar and salt and pepper to taste. Cool lentils completely, stirring occasionally.
• In a saucepan bring water to a boil and add couscous and salt. Remove pan from heat and let couscous stand, covered, 5 minutes. Fluff couscous with a fork and transfer to a large bowl. Stir in 1 tablespoon oil and cool completely, stirring occasionally.
• In a small bowl whisk together garlic paste, remaining 2 tablespoons vinegar, remaining 3 tablespoons oil, and salt and pepper to taste. Stir lentils and dressing into couscous. Chill salad, covered, at least 3 hours and up to 24.
• Just before serving, stir in remaining ingredients and season with salt and pepper.