Melissa d’Arabian teaches us a quick and easy lentil and quinoa salad that brings protein and big flavor to your dinner table.
In today’s episode of Ten Dollar Dinners, our favorite frugal gourmet whips up a tasty dish that can be served as a side dish to seafood, or as a light lunch.
You’ve probably heard a lot about this great, nutritious superfood quinoa—but have you tried it? Chances are you’re stuck trying to find a recipe that tastes great and is easy to cook.
Melissa d’Arabian shows us a simple lentil quinoa salad that’s not only tasty, but is also quite inexpensive to make. Melissa says it only costs $2.00 to make this entire bowl!
Put together this salad a side dish to fish, shrimp, or skirt steak for a healthy and satisfying dinner. Or add it to a bowl of mixed greens and eat it for a light, protein-packed lunch.
The lentil quinoa salad is dressed with a Dijon mustard and red wine vinegar emulsion. Add a little lime zest and juice to kick up the flavor, and add a bright citrus flavor.
So why are lentils and quinoa so good for you? Both are packed with high amounts of protein and dietary fiber, as well as a number of antioxidants and minerals that are good for you.
Also, lentils and quinoa are both gluten free, meaning they make a great replacement for rice and bread for those who have gluten sensitivities.
If you’re looking for a great way to start incorporating quinoa into your diet, try this Lentil Quinoa salad today!
Melissa’s Lentil Quinoa Salad Ingredients:
- ½ cup quinoa
- 3 ¼ cups water
- ½ cup lentils
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 lime, zested and juiced
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
