Lentil and quinoa salad

Dr Libby Weaver
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Dr Libby Weaver

Author and health and nutrition writer

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Lentils are a type of legume and they come in different shapes and sizes. They are favoured for their quick cooking time and ability to absorb flavours.

Lentil and quinoa salad

1 cupBrown lentils, cooked (Main)
1 cupQuinoa, cooked (Main)
1 cupBasil, chopped
1 cupParsley, chopped
¼ cupCoriander, chopped
¼ cupMint, chopped
1Spring onion, finely chopped
½ cupCucumbers, chopped
3Medjool dates, fresh, sliced (optional)
½ cupRed capsicums, chopped
½ cupCashew nuts, raw

Dressing

3 TbspOlive oil
½ Lemons, juice of

Directions

  1. Mix all ingredients together.
  2. Pur dressing over and season with salt and pepper.