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

Lentil Quinoa Salad with Courgettes and Strawberries

This Lentil Quinoa Salad with Courgettes and Strawberries is a complete meal and has a delicious tahini dressing.
5 from 2 votes
DieTARY CHOICEDairy-Free Recipes, Egg-Free Recipes, Gluten-Free Recipes, High Fibre Recipes, Iron Rich Recipes, Low Fat Recipes, Nut-Free Recipes, Soya-Free Recipes, Vegetarian Recipes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Salads
Cuisine English
Servings 6 servings
Calories 368 kcal

Equipment

2 saucepans
frying pan
mixing bowl

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Ingredients
 
 

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

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

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.
    150 g quinoa , 200 g puy lentils
  • 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.
    275 g courgette
  • Make the dressing by mixing together tahini, water, crushed garlic, lime juice, grated ginger, vinegars, olive oil and maple syrup. Season to taste.
    1 Tbsp tahini, 2 Tbsp water, juice of 1 lime, 1 garlic clove - crushed, 1 cm grated ginger root [0.4 inches], 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
  • Hull and quarter the strawberries.
    200 g 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.
    200 g feta cheese , small bunch of fresh mint

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 368kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 19gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 389mgPotassium: 353mgFiber: 13gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 242IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 217mgIron: 4mg

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Lentil Quinoa Salad with Courgettes and Strawberries

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