Lentil, Quinoa, and Mung Bean Salad recipe

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Ingredients

½ cup dried green mung beans
4 cups water, plus more for soaking
½ cup green lentils, rinsed
1 bay leaf
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon salt
ground black pepper to taste
⅓ cup light olive oil
½ English cucumber, diced
1 Roma tomato, diced
½ red bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
½ cup chopped green onions
½ cup chopped fresh parsley

Nutrition Info

257.8 calories
carbohydrate: 31.6 g
cholesterol: : -
fat: 11.1 g
fiber: 8.3 g
protein: 9.8 g
saturatedFat: 1.5 g
servingSize: -
sodium: 305.2 mg
sugar: 1.8 g
transFat: : -
unsaturatedFat: : -

Directions

  1. Place mung beans into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water, let soak, 8 hours to overnight.

  2. Bring 2 cups salted water to a boil in a medium pot. Add lentils and bay leaf, cover, and simmer over low heat for 18 to 20 minutes. Drain and set aside to cool.

  3. Meanwhile, drain mung beans. Bring 2 cups salted water to a boil in a small pot. Add mung beans, cover, and simmer over low heat for 20 to 25 minutes. Drain and set aside to cool.

  4. Bring 2 cups salted water and quinoa to a boil in a medium pot. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until all water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat, cover, and let steam for 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.

  5. Place lemon juice, zest, vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper in the bottom of a large bowl. Drizzle in oil, whisking constantly until dressing is smooth. Add cooled lentils, mung beans, and quinoa, stir to combine. Add cucumber, tomato, bell pepper, green onions, and parsley, stir to incorporate. Refrigerate until cool, about 1 hour. Taste and adjust salt, if necessary.

Recipe Yield

8 servings

Recipe Note

Packed with fiber, protein, and potassium and lightly dressed with fresh lemon juice and olive oil. This is a family favorite that is always requested for cookouts. I sometimes add a little honey as the acid in lemons can vary depending on the lemon that is used. Top each serving with a little feta, if desired.

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