Directions:
- Rinse quinoa thoroughly under cold water and drain.
- Bring 7 cups water to a boil in a 4 quart pot over high heat.
- Add 3/4 teaspoons salt; add quinoa, reduce heat to a simmer and cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally and adding more boiling water as needed to keep the quinoa covered, until tender (about 15 to 20 minutes).
- Drain and rinse the quinoa with cold water to stop the cooking.
- Transfer quinoa to a foil-lined, rimmed baking sheet, drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and toss lightly to coat.
- Spread the quinoa on the baking sheet and cool completely at room temperature or in the fridge.
- Put vinegar and lemon juice in a small bowl and gradually whisk in the 1/3 cup olive oil (vinaigrette).
- Whisk in lemon zest; taste; season with salt, pepper and additional vinegar and lemon juice or olive oil as needed.
- Place cooked and cooled quinoa in large serving bowl and toss to break up any clumps.
- Add tomatoes, cucumbers, scallions, bell peppers, lentils, mung beans, cilantro and parsley plus 1/2 cup vinaigrette and toss.
- Taste and season as needed with more vinaigrette, salt and pepper.
- Serve or refrigerate for up to 1 day.
- If making ahead, allow salad to sit at room temperature so it's not refrigerator-cold and season with more vinaigrette, salt and pepper before serving.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 263.05 Kcal (1101 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 102.02 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 11.34g | 17% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 5.63mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 391.65mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbs | 31.88g | 11% | |
| Sugars | 2.34g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.24g | 25% | |
| Protein | 8.39g | 17% | |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 35% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.4mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 13.9mg | 77% | |
| Calcium | 35.1mg | 4% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 176.13 Kcal (737 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 68.31 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 7.59g | 17% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 3.77mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 262.23mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbs | 21.35g | 11% | |
| Sugars | 1.57g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.18g | 25% | |
| Protein | 5.62g | 17% | |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 35% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.2mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 9.3mg | 77% | |
| Calcium | 23.5mg | 4% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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