Quinoa Lentil Salad

It seems like it's been forever since I sat down and posted anything. I do apologize for the absence but can say that it was much needed time that I truly needed to devote to other aspects of my life. I hope to get back to the swing of things and update this blog more regularily, however life seems to be flying in many directions lately and frankly I just can't keep up with everything.

This salad is bursting with flavor, just in time for spring.

Quinoa Lentil Salad (cold)

Ingredients - toss the following together in a large bowl
2-3 cups cooked quinoa (cooked amount - not dry measurement!)
1 can lentils - rinsed and drained (if using dried lentils you need to pre-cook)
1 medium sweet potato - grated
3 stalks of celery - chopped
3 green onions - chopped

Dressing - mix all together and then pour over the salad ingredients
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2-3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
2-3 cloves of smashed garlic
2 tbsp chopped ginger
1 rounded teaspoon tumeric
juice of 1/2 lime

This can be served right away, however if you let it sit overnight (or at least an hour) it will help the flavors to mingle.

High in protein and fibre and the ginger gives it a nice flavor awakening for your taste buds.