Cranberry Lentil and Quinoa Salad

Cranberry Lentil and Quinoa Salad
  • Salad:
  • 1 cup dried lentils
  • 2 bay leaves, divided (optional)
  • water to cover
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • Dressing:
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries, or to taste
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 small green onion, finely chopped


  1. Place lentils and 1 bay leaf in a saucepan with enough water to cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until lentils are tender, about 30 minutes; drain and discard bay leaf. Rinse with cold water until lentils cool and transfer to a large bowl.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Mix walnuts, cranberries, feta cheese, and green onion into lentil and quinoa salad. Toss to coat. Refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.

04/13/2018
Cranberry Lentil and Quinoa Salad, recipe PT15M PT1H 5 455 calories

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