Quinoa Lentil Tomato Salad
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Recipe type: Vegetarian/Vegan/Lunch/Side Dish
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Serves: 4
 
Ingredients
  • 1 cup dry quinoa, rinsed and prepared according to package directions
  • 1 cup dry lentils, picked over, rinsed and prepared according to package directions
  • Olive oil to taste
  • 1 large heirloom tomato (or regular old tomato) diced
  • 1 lemon, zest and juice
  • 2 teaspoons Trader Joe's 21 Seasoning Salute
  • 4 green onions, chopped
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Prepare the lentils and quinoa (separately) according to package directions. They will each take about 20-30 minutes. Remove both pans from the heat (drain the lentils) and cool both to room temperature.
  2. In a large bowl, toss quinoa and lentils in a splash of olive oil. Add tomatoes, lemon zest and juice, seasoning, and green onions. Salt and pepper to taste.
Recipe by Daily Rebecca at https://www.dailyrebecca.com/2013/03/quinoa-lentil-tomato-salad/