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Lentil & Quinoa Salad

Dairy & gluten free salad
Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Salad

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tin/carton Green lentils 380-400g
  • 60 g Quinoa
  • 10-12 Cherry tomatoes chopped into quarters
  • Raisins large handful
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil extra virgin
  • 1 clove Garlicc crushed
  • 1 Lemon juice of
  • 1 tbsp Tamari soy sauce
  • Fresh basil leaves handful, torn
  • Salt & Pepper

Equipment

  • Small saucepan
  • Small bowl or large mug
  • Medium salad bowl

Method
 

  1. Rinse the quinoa and put into a small saucepan with approx 200 ml boiling water with the tamari and half the lemon juice.
  2. Put on a lid and leave to simmer on a low heat for 10-15 minutes until all the water has been soaked up.
  3. Add the raisins a couple of minutes before the quinoa is ready.
  4. While the quinoa is cooking, drain and rinse the lentils and add to a large bowl.
  5. In a small bowl or large mug add the garlic, olive oil, other half of the lemon juice, basil and salt and pepper.
  6. Add the cooked quinoa to the lentils and mix with a spoon. Pour over the dressing and mix again to coat.
  7. Taste and season again if required.
  8. Serve and enjoy!
  9. This salad can be kept in a covered bowl in the fridge for a couple of days.