quinoa_salad

🥘 Ingredients

• quinoa 2 cups
• brown lentils 1 cup
• kale 1 cup
• plum tomatoes 2
• parsley 1 cup
• large cucumber 1
• red bell pepper 1
• lemon 1
• olive oil ¼ cup
• white wine vinegar ¼ cup
• salt
• pepper
• cumin

1. 1

   Rinse quinoa thoroughly and add to pot with 2:1 ratio of water to quinoa. Bring to a boil, then simmer until water is absorbed. Turn off the heat, let stand for 5 minutes and fluff.
2. 2

   Rinse brown lentils and add to pot with 2:1 ratio of water to lentils. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 15 minutes or until desired softness. Turn off the heat and set aside.
3. 3

   Roughly chop kale , dice plum tomatoes , parsley , large cucumber , red bell pepper .
4. 4

   In a bowl , add the juice of a lemon , olive oil , white wine vinegar , salt , pepper , and a dash of cumin . Dressing and seasonings can be adjusted to taste.
5. 5

   Combine the rest of the ingredients and let chill in the fridge.