Ingredients
Salad:
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1 cup dried lentils
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2 bay leaves, divided (Optional)
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water to cover
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2 cups water
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1 cup quinoa
Dressing:
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3 tablespoons lemon juice
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1 teaspoon honey
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1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
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¼ teaspoon salt
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3 tablespoons olive oil
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ground black pepper to taste
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½ cup coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted
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½ cup dried cranberries, or to taste
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½ cup crumbled feta cheese
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1 small green onion, finely chopped
Directions
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Place lentils and 1 bay leaf in a saucepan with enough water to cover; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until lentils are tender, about 30 minutes; drain and discard bay leaf. Rinse lentils with cold water until cool, then transfer to a large bowl.
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Bring 2 cups water, quinoa, and remaining bay leaf to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Rinse quinoa with cold water until cool, discarding bay leaf. Stir quinoa into lentils.
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Heat lemon juice in a microwave-safe bowl in a microwave until warm, about 30 seconds. Stir honey into juice until dissolved. Add vinegar and salt; whisk in olive oil and season with black pepper. Pour lemon juice mixture into lentils and quinoa.
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Mix walnuts, cranberries, feta cheese, and green onion into lentil and quinoa salad. Toss to coat. Refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 205 | Calories |
| 9g | Fat |
| 25g | Carbs |
| 8g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
| Calories 205 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 9g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat 2g | 9% |
| Cholesterol 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium 123mg | 5% |
| Total Carbohydrate 25g | 9% |
| Dietary Fiber 7g | 23% |
| Total Sugars 5g | |
| Protein 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin C 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium 55mg | 4% |
| Iron 2mg | 12% |
| Potassium 266mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
