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Cranberry Lentil and Quinoa Salad

Cranberry Lentil and Quinoa Salad

Cost $15, save $25

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 45 Min
  • 12 Servings
  • $15

INGREDIENTS

  • Lentils and grains

    • 1 cup dried lentils
    • 1 cup quinoa
    • 💧 2 cups water
  • Herbs and spices

    • 2 bay leaves, divided (Optional)
    • 🧂 ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ground black pepper to taste
  • Dressing

    • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
    • 🍯 1 teaspoon honey
    • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
    • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • Other ingredients

    • ½ cup coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted
    • ½ cup dried cranberries, or to taste
    • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
    • 1 small green onion, finely chopped

STEPS

1

Place lentils and 1 bay leaf in a saucepan with enough water to cover; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until lentils are tender, about 30 minutes; drain and discard bay leaf. Rinse lentils with cold water until cool, then 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.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

205

Calories

  • 8
    Protein
  • 25
    Carbs
  • 9
    Fats

💡 Toast the walnuts ahead of time for extra flavor.Refrigerating the salad allows the flavors to meld better.Skip feta cheese for a vegan version of this recipe.