Curried Quinoa and Lentil Salad

Submitted by jewelsf

"A delicious protein rich vegan salad. Dressing is "vitamix" Ginger Curry Vinaigrette, with slight reduction of salt https://www.vitamix.com/us/en_us/Recipes/Ginger-Curry-Vinaigrette"

 

• Ready In: 55mins
• Ingredients: 15
• Yields: 4 cups
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1⁄3 cup french green lentil
• 3⁄4 cup quinoa
• 4 1⁄2 cups water, divided
• 1 garlic clove
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1 piece gingerroot, about 1 inch long
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon curry powder
• 1⁄2 cup olive oil
• 1⁄2 bell pepper
• 1 green onion
• 1 medium cucumber (or half of an english cucumber)
• 2 tablespoons , amba sauce
• 1⁄4 cup raisins

directions

1. Cook lentils in about 3 cups of water until tender. Refrigerate until cool.
2. Combine Quinoa and 1/5 cups of water in a pan. Bring to a boil, and reduce to a low simmer until done - about 20 minutes. Refrigerate until cool.
3. DRESSING: combine garlic clove, salt, ginger, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, curry powder, and olive oil in a blender (preferably a high speed blender) Blend until combined. set aside.
4. SALAD: chop veggies into small pieces. combine lentils, quinoa, veggies, dressing, amba sauce, and raisins and gently fold together. Chill for a few hours to allow flavors to combine.