Cranberry Lentil and Quinoa Salad

Name: Cranberry Lentil and Quinoa Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 60 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup dried lentils; 2 bay leaves, divided; water to cover; 2 cups water; 1 cup quinoa; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 teaspoon honey; 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar; ¼ teaspoon salt; 3 tablespoons olive oil; ground black pepper to taste; ½ cup coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted; ½ cup dried cranberries, or to taste; ½ cup crumbled feta cheese; 1 small green onion, finely chopped

Rating: 4.53 stars

53 Ratings
38 Reviews
8 Photos

A healthy, protein-packed salad.

By CeliaBelia

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Recipe Summary

prep:

15 mins

cook:

45 mins

additional:

1 hr

total:

2 hrs

Servings:

Yield:

12 servings

Nutrition Info

Directions

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

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Step 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.
Step 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.
Step 4
Mix walnuts, cranberries, feta cheese, and green onion into lentil and quinoa salad. Toss to coat. Refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

205 calories; protein 7.8g; carbohydrates 24.7g; fat 8.9g; cholesterol 5.6mg; sodium 122.7mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (38)

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Buckwheat Queen

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05/01/2015

A very nice salad that tasted better the longer I left it to sit in the fridge. It even pleased the pickiest eater in my family. I had to make a couple of variations. I used toasted almonds instead of walnuts and goat cheese instead of feta. You will find so many different flavours and textures in this salad it really is a new discovery with every bite. I mixed up the dressing and let the cranberries soak in it while I prepared the quinoa and lentils and this plumped up the dried berries so they became nice and soft when the salad was ready. This is a good recipe to use when you need a prepare ahead meal in one. Thank you CleiaBelia for sharing this recipe. Read More

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Ash lee

09/02/2016

it was good but needs a bit more flavour, will add more dressing to it and it should be good. also would make less quinoa Read More

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(2)

53 Ratings

5 star values: 36
4 star values: 11
3 star values: 4
2 star values: 2
1 star values: 0

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Buckwheat Queen

Allstar

05/01/2015

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Josee89

01/23/2015

Excellent salad! Very high in protein, fibre and iron. I added red peppers to the salad and a little garlic to the dressing. Yum! Worth a try! Read More

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goodnews4u

10/09/2016

Added grated lemon peel to boost the flavor of the dressing. Cooked the quinoa in chicken stock. Added chopped Apple with the cranberries. It's a very nice side dish. Good recipe. Read More

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Bethany Maggs Reid

11/05/2016

Amazing! I usually double the lemon juice, honey and vinegar to make it more tangy. Delicious without the feta, if you want a vegan meal. Read More

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(4)

Paulette

07/20/2016

I loved this salad. It was good fresh, and even better after setting a day or two. When I make it again, I will make at least one day early so the flavores can meld together. One could add any additional ingredients and I think it would be just as good! Read More

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Janine

09/26/2018

I made this for a bridal shower and it was excellent. The only change I made was I doubled the amount of dressing. Everyone loved it and it was filling. Read More

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Ash lee

09/02/2016

it was good but needs a bit more flavour, will add more dressing to it and it should be good. also would make less quinoa Read More

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(2)

Sandy

03/23/2018

I made this as a “go to” salad. I am trying to have ready to grab, healthy food available when I am tempted by the pretzels, trail mix, or chocolate. I love the high protein, texture, and great taste of this salad. I have already made it three times, substituting with different cheese and nuts. Stick with the basic recipe, but It does work well with a little experimentation! Read More

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eireann_nm

06/11/2016

Very tasty with some modifications! I put 2 cloves of minced garlic in the dressing, added chicken bullion to the lentils as they cooked, I put a whole bunch of green onions instead of just one and I threw in a diced red bell pepper. I will definitely keep this recipe! Read More

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Cranberry Lentil and Quinoa Salad

Servings Per Recipe: 12
Calories: 205.1

% Daily Value *

protein: 16 %

carbohydrates: 8 %

dietary fiber: 26 %

sugars:

fat: 14 %

saturated fat: 9 %

cholesterol: 2 %

vitamin a iu: 1 %

niacin equivalents: 16 %

vitamin b6: 13 %

vitamin c: 4 %

folate: 28 %

calcium: 6 %

iron: 12 %

magnesium: 21 %

potassium: 8 %

sodium: 5 %

thiamin: 13 %

calories from fat:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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Buckwheat Queen

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05/01/2015

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Josee89

01/23/2015

Excellent salad! Very high in protein, fibre and iron. I added red peppers to the salad and a little garlic to the dressing. Yum! Worth a try!

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goodnews4u

10/09/2016

Added grated lemon peel to boost the flavor of the dressing. Cooked the quinoa in chicken stock. Added chopped Apple with the cranberries. It's a very nice side dish. Good recipe.

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(4)

Bethany Maggs Reid

11/05/2016

Amazing! I usually double the lemon juice, honey and vinegar to make it more tangy. Delicious without the feta, if you want a vegan meal.

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(4)

Paulette

07/20/2016

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Janine

09/26/2018

I made this for a bridal shower and it was excellent. The only change I made was I doubled the amount of dressing. Everyone loved it and it was filling.

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Ash lee