Lentil Quinoa Salad with Courgettes and Strawberries [vegetarian] [gluten free]

This lentil quinoa salad with courgettes and strawberries is a complete meal and has a delicious tahini dressing.

What a lovely Summer dish! This lentil quinoa salad with courgettes and strawberries is a complete meal and has a delicious tahini dressing.

Vegetarian and gluten-free, it is also easy and quick to make.

I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I do. If you do make it, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram!

Lentil Quinoa Salad with Courgettes and Strawberries [vegetarian] [gluten free]

This Lentil Quinoa Salad with Courgettes and Strawberries is a complete meal and has a delicious tahini dressing.

5 from 2 votes

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Course Salads

Cuisine English

Servings 6 people

Calories 367 kcal

Equipment

2 saucepans

frying pan

mixing bowl

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Ingredients

 

MetricUS Customary

 

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• 275 g courgette
• 200 g strawberries
• 200 g feta cheese
• 150 g quinoa
• 200 g puy lentils

FOR THE DRESSING:

• 1 Tbsp tahini
• 2 Tbsp water
• juice of 1 lime
• 1 garlic clove – crushed
• 1 cm grated ginger root [0.4 inches]
• small bunch of fresh mint
• 1/2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 Tbsp cider vinegar
• 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil + extra for grilling
• 2 tsp maple syrup
• salt & pepper

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Instructions

 

• Heat some salted water in 2 separate saucepans.
• When boiling, add the quinoa in one saucepan and the lentils in the other. Cook according to packet instructions for around 12-15 mins until cooked. Both the quinoa and lentils should still have a bite. Drain well. Place in a salad bowl to cool down.
• In the meantime brush some olive oil in a frying pan.
• Cut the courgette into thin slices and grilled them in the pan. You might need to do this in different batches.
• Make the dressing by mixing together tahini, water, crushed garlic, lime juice, grated ginger, vinegars, olive oil and maple syrup. Season to taste.
• Hull and quarter the strawberries.
• Toss the quinoa and lentils together in dressing. Place in a salad bowl or on a large serving platter.
• Carefully mix in the courgette slices and strawberries.
• Top with crumbled feta cheese and a handful of mint leaves.

Nutrition

Serving: 250gCalories: 367kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 19gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 381mgPotassium: 353mgFiber: 13gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 242IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 217mgIron: 4mg

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Lentil Quinoa Salad with Courgettes and Strawberries [vegetarian] [gluten free]

https://theflexitarian.co.uk/recipe-items/lentil-quinoa-salad-with-courgettes-and-strawberries-vegetarian-gluten-free/

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