Devilish Lentil Salad
1 1/4 cup French green lentils
4 2/3 cups water, divided
1/3 cup quinoa
1 red pepper, diced small
1 large tomato, diced medium
3 green onions, sliced
¼ cup parsley, minced
Dressing
2 cloves garlic, minced
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
½ teaspoon dried oregano or 1 ½ teaspoons minced fresh oregano
Pinch cayenne pepper
Sea salt and pepper to taste
Mixed salad greens
- Place lentils in 4 cups of water and bring to a boil; cook for 25 minutes. Lentils should still be somewhat firm. While the lentils cook, bring quinoa to a boil in 2/3 cup water; cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Allow to cool.
- In a large bowl, toss together the red pepper, tomato, onions, and parsley.
- In a separate small bowl add the garlic, olive oil, vinegar, mustard, oregano, and cayenne and whisk thoroughly.
- When lentils and quinoa are done, drain well, and add to the mixed vegetables. Pour dressing over the salad, add salt and pepper to taste, and stir gently. Serve over a bed of greens.