Thai Quinoa Lentil Salad
Total Time
35 minutes
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Rating
4.9 out of 5 stars
(8)
Ingredients
8 servings
- ¾ cup white quinoa
- ½ cup black lentils (see notes)
- 2 cups water
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon olive oil
- 5 cups veggies- shredded carrots, shredded cabbage, red peppers, English cucumber, or sub snow peas, radishes, jicama (crunchy veg works best here)
- ½ cup mint, torn
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped (or sub with Thai Basil)
- ½ cup green onions
- 1 medium orange- zest and ¼ cup orange juice
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 ½ tablespoons soy sauce or gluten-free liquid aminos like Braggs
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemongrass, very finely chop or use lemongrass paste
- 1 teaspoon grated garlic
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha or sambal oelek,
- 1 lime- 1 tablespoon juice and wedges
- Optional Garnishes: roasted chopped peanuts, lime wedges.
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Preparation
Step 1
Cook the quinoa & lentils
Step 2
Rinse the black lentils and quinoa in a strainer for one minute. Drain well and place in a medium pot with the water, salt, and olive oil, and mix. Bring to a boil over high heat. Cover tightly and lower heat to med-low- and gently simmer for 12-14 minutes, or until all the water is gone. Fluff with a fork and let cool.
Step 3
Prep your veggies
Step 4
, shredding and slicing. If meal prepping this, cut the cucumbers a little thicker so they hold their crunch.
Step 5
Zest the orange
Step 6
and set the zest aside.
Step 7
Make the dressing,
Step 8
placing the ingredeints in a small bowl- orange juice, olive oil, sesame oil, soy sauce, maple syrup, rice vinegar, lemongrass, garlic, ginger, Sriracha, lime juice and whisk.
Step 9
Combine
Step 10
Place the cooled quinoa and lentils in a large bowl. Add the shredded veggies, herbs (save a little for the garnish), and green onions. Pour in the dressing and orange zest and toss well to combine.
Step 11
Season
Step 12
Taste, adjust salt, heat (add more sriracha or cayenne), lime, or sweetness (orange juice) to taste.
Step 13
To serve, sprinkle with fresh herbs, chopped toasted peanuts, and lime wedge.
Step 14
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