Mediterranean lentil salad
Servings 2 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup of cooked quinoa
- I cup of cooked black lentils
- 1/2 cup of sliced cucumbers
- 1/4 of cooked garbanzo beans
- 1-2 tbsp of pickled red onion recipe can be found here
- A handful of parsley and mint chopped
- For the dressing
- 1 large shallot minced
- 2 cloves of garlic minced
- 1 tsp of dijon mustard
- 3-4 tbsp of red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup of good quality olive oil
- 1 tbsp of fresh oregano 1/2 tsp if using dried
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- To make the dressing. In a mason jar combine the shallot, garlic, mustard, vinegar, olive oil, oregano, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper. With the lid on securely, give it a good shake. Set aside.
- To compose the salad, in a serving bowl of your choice add the quinoa, lentils, cucumbers, garbanzo beans, & onions.
- generously drizzle a few tbsp of the dressing over all the ingredients. Give it a good mix.
- Then on top add a few more pickled onions and a generous sprinkle of parsley and mint.
- Sit down, relax, and enjoy